Jeremiah 33:21

French (La Sainte Bible par Louis Segond 1910)

Alors aussi mon alliance sera rompue avec David, mon serviteur, En sorte qu'il n'aura point de fils régnant sur son trône, Et mon alliance avec les Lévites, les sacrificateurs, qui font mon service.

What Does This Mean?

In Jeremiah 33:21, God is speaking and saying that just as He will not break His covenant with David to have a continuous royal lineage, He also will not break His covenant with the Levites who serve as priests. The key message is about God's faithfulness to His promises.

Explained for Children

Imagine God made a promise to two of His friends, David and the Levites. He said He would always keep His promise to David that he would always have a king from his family, and He also promised to always have Levites as priests. God is saying here that He will keep both promises.

Historical Background

Jeremiah wrote this verse around 600 BCE, during a time when Judah was facing destruction by the Babylonians. God is reassuring the people of Judah through Jeremiah that despite the current hardships, His promises to David and the Levites will remain intact.

Living It Out Today

In a modern scenario, imagine someone who is struggling with job loss. Just as God promises to keep His covenant with David and the Levites, we can trust that God will keep His promises to us in our struggles, providing hope and stability.

Topics

• faithfulness
• covenant
• promise
• hope
• royalty
• priesthood

Related Verses

• Psalm 89:34
• 2 Samuel 7:16
• 1 Chronicles 17:11-12
• Isaiah 55:11
• Luke 1:32-33

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the Levites mentioned in Jeremiah 33:21?

The Levites were a tribe of Israelites who served as priests and were responsible for religious duties in the temple.

What is God's covenant with David?

God promised David that one of his descendants would always sit on the throne of Israel and rule over His people.

How does this verse relate to Jesus Christ?

The verse speaks of God's promise to David, which is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is a descendant of David and the eternal king.

What does this verse teach about God's character?

This verse teaches that God is faithful and keeps His promises, no matter the circumstances.