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The Promised Messiah
All commentators agree that the "righteous Branch" is a direct prophecy of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. The image of a "branch" or "sprout" signifies new life and hope springing from the line of David, even when the royal family seemed politically dead and cut down. This promise assured God's people that His covenant with David would ultimately be fulfilled in a glorious, spiritual King.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 23:5
18th Century
Theologian
Even with the temporal kingship abolished, David’s mercies are still sure.
A righteous Branch - Or, sprout, germ (see Isaiah …
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 23:5
19th Century
Bishop
Behold, the days come. —The words point to an undefined, far-off future, following on the provisional order implied in Je…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 23:5
19th Century
Preacher
We are looking for that glorious King. Oh, that he would soon come! He is the great Monarch who shall absorb all other monarchies, for he shall…
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 23:5–6
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet confirms what he had previously said about the renewal of the Church; for it would not have been sufficiently strong in itself to say, …
John Gill
On Jeremiah 23:5
17th Century
Pastor
Behold, the days come, says the Lord
Or, "are coming" {d}; and will soon be here, a few days, months, and years more…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 23:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Woe to those who are set to feed God's people but show no concern for doing them good! Here is a word of comfort to the neglected sheep. Though onl…