Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version This is what the LORD says, he who appoints the sun to shine by day, who decrees the moon and stars to shine by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar— the LORD Almighty is his name: New Living Translation It is the LORD who provides the sun to light the day and the moon and stars to light the night, and who stirs the sea into roaring waves. His name is the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, and this is what he says: English Standard Version Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day and the fixed order of the moon and the stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar— the LORD of hosts is his name: Berean Standard Bible Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day, who sets in order the moon and stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name: Berean Literal Bible Thus says YHWH, who gives the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and the stars for a light by night, who stirs up the sea when its waves roar—YHWH of Hosts is His name: King James Bible Thus saith the LORD, which giveth the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, which divideth the sea when the waves thereof roar; The LORD of hosts is his name: New King James Version Thus says the LORD, Who gives the sun for a light by day, The ordinances of the moon and the stars for a light by night, Who disturbs the sea, And its waves roar (The LORD of hosts is His name): New American Standard Bible This is what the LORD says, He who gives the sun for light by day And the fixed order of the moon and the stars for light by night, Who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar— The LORD of armies is His name: NASB 1995 Thus says the LORD, Who gives the sun for light by day And the fixed order of the moon and the stars for light by night, Who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar; The LORD of hosts is His name: NASB 1977 Thus says the LORD, Who gives the sun for light by day, And the fixed order of the moon and the stars for light by night, Who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar; The LORD of hosts is His name: Legacy Standard Bible Thus says Yahweh, Who gives the sun for light by day And the statutes for the moon and the stars for light by night, Who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar; Yahweh of hosts is His name: Amplified Bible Thus says the LORD, Who gives the sun for light by day And the fixed order of the moon and of the stars for light by night, Who stirs up the sea’s roaring billows or stills the waves when they roar; The LORD of hosts is His name: Berean Annotated Bible Thus says the LORD {YHWH}, who gives the sun for light by day, who sets in order the moon and stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name: Christian Standard Bible “This is what the LORD says: The one who gives the sun for light by day, the fixed order of moon and stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea and makes its waves roar — the LORD of Armies is his name: Holman Christian Standard Bible This is what the LORD says: The One who gives the sun for light by day, the fixed order of moon and stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea and makes its waves roar— Yahweh of Hosts is His name: American Standard Version Thus saith Jehovah, who giveth the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, who stirreth up the sea, so that the waves thereof roar; Jehovah of hosts is his name: Contemporary English Version I am the LORD All-Powerful. I command the sun to give light each day, the moon and stars to shine at night, and ocean waves to roar. English Revised Version Thus saith the LORD, which giveth the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, which stirreth up the sea, that the waves thereof roar; the LORD of hosts is his name: GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD provides the sun to be a light during the day. He orders the moon and stars to be lights during the night. He stirs up the sea so that its waves roar. His name is the LORD of Armies. This is what the LORD says: Good News Translation The LORD provides the sun for light by day, the moon and the stars to shine at night. He stirs up the sea and makes it roar; his name is the LORD Almighty. International Standard Version This is what the LORD says, who gives the sun for light by day, the laws that govern the moon and stars for light by night, and who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar. The LORD of the Heavenly Armies is his name: NET Bible The LORD has made a promise to Israel. He promises it as the one who fixed the sun to give light by day and the moon and stars to give light by night. He promises it as the one who stirs up the sea so that its waves roll. He promises it as the one who is known as the LORD who rules over all. New Heart English Bible Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, who stirs up the sea, so that its waves roar; the LORD of hosts is his name: Webster's Bible Translation Thus saith the LORD, who giveth the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, who divideth the sea when its waves roar; The LORD of hosts is his name: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day, who sets in order the moon and stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name: World English Bible Yahweh, who gives the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, who stirs up the sea, so that its waves roar— Yahweh of Armies is his name, says: Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThus said YHWH, "" Who is giving the sun for a light by day, "" The statutes of moon and stars for a light by night, "" Quieting the sea when its billows roar, "" YHWH of Hosts [is] His Name: Berean Literal Bible Thus says YHWH, who gives the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and the stars for a light by night, who stirs up the sea when its waves roar—YHWH of Hosts is His name: Young's Literal Translation Thus said Jehovah, Who is giving the sun for a light by day, The statutes of moon and stars for a light by night, Quieting the sea when its billows roar, Jehovah of Hosts is His name: Smith's Literal Translation Thus said Jehovah, giving the sun for light the day, the laws of the moon and the stars for a light the night, causing the sea to tremble, and its waves shall roar; Jehovah of armies his name. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThus saith the Lord, who giveth the sun for the light of the day, the order of the moon and of the stars, for the light of the night: who stirreth up the sea, and the waves thereof roar, the Lord of hosts is his name. Catholic Public Domain Version Thus says the Lord, who gives the sun as the light of the day, who puts the moon and the stars in order as the light of the night, who stirs up the sea and makes its waves roar: the Lord of hosts is his name. New American Bible Thus says the LORD, Who gives the sun to light the day, moon and stars to light the night; Who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar, whose name is LORD of hosts: New Revised Standard Version Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day and the fixed order of the moon and the stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar— the LORD of hosts is his name: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThus says the LORD, who has ordained the sun for a light by day and the moon and the stars for a light by night, who rebukes the sea and stills its waves; the LORD of hosts is his name; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Thus says LORD JEHOVAH, who gave Heaven for light by day and the course of the moon and of the stars for the light of the night, who rebukes the Sea, and the waves are calm, LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts is his name OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thus saith the LORD, Who giveth the sun for a light by day, And the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, Who stirreth up the sea, that the waves thereof roar, The LORD of hosts is His name: Brenton Septuagint Translation Thus saith the Lord, who gives the sun for a light by day, the moon and the stars for a light by night, and makes a roaring in the sea, so that the waves thereof roar; the Lord Almighty is his name: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Mourning Turned to Joy…34No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.” 35Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day, who sets in order the moon and stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar— the LORD of Hosts is His name: 36“Only if this fixed order departed from My presence, declares the LORD, would Israel’s descendants ever cease to be a nation before Me.”… Cross References Thus says the LORD, 1 Kings 21:19 Tell him that this is what the LORD says: ‘Have you not murdered a man and seized his land?’ Then tell him that this is also what the LORD says: ‘In the place where the dogs licked up the blood of Naboth, there also the dogs will lick up your blood—yes, yours!’” 2 Kings 1:6 They replied, “A man came up to meet us and said, ‘Go back to the king who sent you and tell him that this is what the LORD says: Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are sending these men to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron? Therefore you will not get up from the bed on which you are lying. You will surely die.’” 2 Kings 7:1 Then Elisha said, “Hear the word of the LORD! This is what the LORD says: ‘About this time tomorrow at the gate of Samaria, a seah of fine flour will sell for a shekel, and two seahs of barley will sell for a shekel.’” who gives the sun for light by day, Genesis 1:14-18 And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to distinguish between the day and the night, and let them be signs to mark the seasons and days and years. / And let them serve as lights in the expanse of the sky to shine upon the earth.” And it was so. / God made two great lights: the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night. And He made the stars as well. … Psalm 136:8 the sun to rule the day, His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 19:4-6 their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens He has pitched a tent for the sun. / Like a bridegroom emerging from his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course, / it rises at one end of the heavens and runs its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth. who sets in order the moon and stars for light by night, Psalm 8:3 When I behold Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place— Psalm 148:3 Praise Him, O sun and moon; praise Him, all you shining stars. Psalm 104:19 He made the moon to mark the seasons; the sun knows when to set. who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar— Job 38:8-11 Who enclosed the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb, / when I made the clouds its garment and thick darkness its blanket, / when I fixed its boundaries and set in place its bars and doors, … Psalm 65:7 You stilled the roaring of the seas, the pounding of their waves, and the tumult of the nations. Psalm 89:9 You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them. the LORD of Hosts is His name: Jeremiah 10:16 The Portion of Jacob is not like these, for He is the Maker of all things, and Israel is the tribe of His inheritance—the LORD of Hosts is His name. Isaiah 54:5 For your husband is your Maker—the LORD of Hosts is His name—the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth. Isaiah 47:4 Our Redeemer—the LORD of Hosts is His name—is the Holy One of Israel. Psalm 136:7-9 He made the great lights—His loving devotion endures forever. / the sun to rule the day, His loving devotion endures forever. / the moon and stars to govern the night. His loving devotion endures forever. Treasury of Scripture Thus said the LORD, which gives the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, which divides the sea when the waves thereof roar; The LORD of hosts is his name: which giveth. Genesis 1:14-18 And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: … Deuteronomy 4:19 And lest thou lift up thine eyes unto heaven, and when thou seest the sun, and the moon, and the stars, even all the host of heaven, shouldest be driven to worship them, and serve them, which the LORD thy God hath divided unto all nations under the whole heaven. Job 38:33 Knowest thou the ordinances of heaven? canst thou set the dominion thereof in the earth? which divideth. Exodus 14:21,22 And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided… Job 26:12 He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud. Psalm 74:13 Thou didst divide the sea by thy strength: thou brakest the heads of the dragons in the waters. when Jeremiah 5:22 Fear ye not me? saith the LORD: will ye not tremble at my presence, which have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass it: and though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet can they not prevail; though they roar, yet can they not pass over it? Job 38:10,11 And brake up for it my decreed place, and set bars and doors, … Psalm 93:3,4 The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves… the Lord. Jeremiah 10:16 The portion of Jacob is not like them: for he is the former of all things; and Israel is the rod of his inheritance: The LORD of hosts is his name. Jeremiah 32:18 Thou shewest lovingkindness unto thousands, and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them: the Great, the Mighty God, the LORD of hosts, is his name, Jeremiah 46:18 As I live, saith the King, whose name is the LORD of hosts, Surely as Tabor is among the mountains, and as Carmel by the sea, so shall he come. Jump to Previous Almighty Appoints Armies Decrees Divideth Fixed Gives Hosts Light Moon Night Order Ordering Ordinances Puts Roar Sea Shine Stars Stirreth Stirs Sun Thereof Waves WordsJump to Next Almighty Appoints Armies Decrees Divideth Fixed Gives Hosts Light Moon Night Order Ordering Ordinances Puts Roar Sea Shine Stars Stirreth Stirs Sun Thereof Waves WordsJeremiah 31 1. The restoration of Israel.10. The publication thereof. 15. Rahel mourning is comforted. 18. Ephraim repenting is brought home again. 22. Christ is promised. 27. His care over the church. 31. His new covenant. 35. The stability, 38. and amplitude of the church. Thus says the LORD This phrase introduces a divine proclamation, emphasizing the authority and sovereignty of God. It is a common introduction in prophetic literature, underscoring that the message is not from the prophet himself but from God. This phrase is used throughout the Old Testament to affirm the authenticity and divine origin of the message. who gives the sun for light by day who sets in order the moon and stars for light by night who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar the LORD of Hosts is His name Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. 2. The Sun, Moon, and Stars Celestial bodies created by God to govern the day and night, symbolizing His order and faithfulness. 3. The Sea Represents chaos and power, yet under God's control, demonstrating His sovereignty. 4. The LORD of Hosts A title emphasizing God's supreme authority over all heavenly and earthly armies. 5. Jeremiah The prophet through whom God delivers this message, providing hope and assurance to Israel. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyRecognize that God is in control of all creation, from the vastness of the universe to the smallest details of our lives. Faithfulness of God Just as the sun, moon, and stars are constant, so is God's faithfulness to His promises. Trust in His unchanging nature. Order in Creation God's establishment of order in the universe reflects His desire for order in our lives. Seek to align your life with His divine order. God's Power Over Chaos The sea, often a symbol of chaos, is under God's command. In times of turmoil, remember that God can bring peace and order. Worship the Creator Let the beauty and order of creation lead you to worship and reverence the Creator, acknowledging His greatness and majesty. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 31:35?2. How does Jeremiah 31:35 affirm God's control over creation in our lives? 3. What does Jeremiah 31:35 teach about God's covenant faithfulness to Israel? 4. How can we trust God's promises like the "fixed order" in Jeremiah 31:35? 5. Connect Jeremiah 31:35 to other scriptures about God's sovereignty over nature. 6. How should God's unchanging nature in Jeremiah 31:35 influence our daily faith walk? 7. How does Jeremiah 31:35 affirm God's control over natural order? 8. What historical context surrounds Jeremiah 31:35? 9. How does Jeremiah 31:35 relate to God's covenant with Israel? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 31? 11. How can Jeremiah 31:35–37 claim that the fixed order of the sun, moon, and stars ensures Israel’s permanence when modern science shows celestial bodies change over time? 12. What is the order of the Bible's books? 13. How is Jesus represented in each book of the Bible? 14. How can Psalm 29's attribution of natural forces to God be reconciled with scientific laws of weather and tectonics? What Does Jeremiah 31:35 Mean Thus says the LORD- Jeremiah begins with God’s personal declaration, underscoring that the assurance to Israel rests on divine, not human, authority (Isaiah 55:11; Numbers 23:19). - The phrase reminds the exiles who hear it that the preceding new-covenant promises (Jeremiah 31:31-34) stand immovably on God’s own word. Who gives the sun for light by day - God is not only the Creator of the sun (Genesis 1:16-18) but its ongoing Provider, causing it to rise each morning (Psalm 136:7-8). - Daylight becomes a daily sign that God’s covenant endures just as reliably (Jeremiah 33:20-21). - Israel’s hope is tied to something they can physically witness every sunrise. Who sets in order the moon and stars for light by night - “Sets in order” highlights deliberate precision; the night sky follows His schedule (Psalm 104:19; Job 38:31-33). - Israel’s feast calendar hinges on lunar cycles (Leviticus 23:4-6), so national worship depends on God’s exact timing. - Each star is named and numbered by Him (Psalm 147:4), proving that no detail of His promise will ever slip. Who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar - The same God who maintains cosmic order can unleash or still the sea’s power (Psalm 93:3-4). - Israel recalls the Red Sea parted under His command (Exodus 14:21-22), confirming His mastery over chaos. - Jesus echoes this authority when He calms the storm (Mark 4:39), tying the Lord of Jeremiah 31:35 to the Lord of the Gospels. The LORD of Hosts is His name - “LORD of Hosts” (Yahweh Sabaoth) portrays the Commander of heavenly armies (1 Samuel 17:45; 2 Kings 6:17). - A name reveals character: He is unchanging (Malachi 3:6); therefore His covenant cannot fail. - Because all hosts obey Him, no empire can overturn His plans for Israel (Psalm 46:7). summary Jeremiah 31:35 anchors God’s new-covenant promises in the fixed, observable order of creation. If sun, moon, stars, and sea still move at His command, Israel’s future—and the salvation flowing from it—stands just as secure. As surely as dawn breaks and waves crash, every word God has spoken will come to pass. (35, 36) Which giveth the sun for a light by day . . .--The leading thought in the lofty language of this passage is that the reign of law which we recognise in God's creative work has its counterpart in His spiritual kingdom. The stability and permanence of natural order is a pledge and earnest of the fulfilment of His promises to Israel as a people. The new Covenant of pardon and illumination is to be, what the first Covenant was not, eternal in its duration. We have learnt, through the teaching of St. Paul, while not excluding Israel according to the flesh from its share in that fulfilment, to extend its range to the children of the faith of Abraham, the true Israel of God (Romans 2:28-29; Romans 4:11-12).Verses 35-37. - Guarantee of Israel's national continuance. A marvellous promise, in the face of the Babylonian Captivity. Verse 35. - The ordinances of the moon; i.e. the moon in its appointed changes (comp. Jeremiah 33:23). Which divideth the sea when, etc.; rather, which stirreth up the sea, so that, etc. This is one of the points of content Jeremiah with the latter part of Isaiah (see Isaiah 51:17; and comp. Job 26:12).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thusכֹּ֣ה ׀ (kōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now says אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say the LORD, יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel who gives נֹתֵ֥ן (nō·ṯên) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set the sun שֶׁ֙מֶשׁ֙ (še·meš) Noun - common singular Strong's 8121: The sun, the east, a ray, a notched battlement for light לְא֣וֹר (lə·’ō·wr) Preposition-l | Noun - common singular Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary by day יוֹמָ֔ם (yō·w·mām) Adverb Strong's 3119: Daytime, by day [and] orders חֻקֹּ֛ת (ḥuq·qōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 2708: Something prescribed, an enactment, statute the moon יָרֵ֥חַ (yā·rê·aḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3394: The moon and stars וְכוֹכָבִ֖ים (wə·ḵō·w·ḵā·ḇîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3556: A star, a prince for light לְא֣וֹר (lə·’ō·wr) Preposition-l | Noun - common singular Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary by night, לָ֑יְלָה (lā·yə·lāh) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3915: A twist, night, adversity who stirs up רֹגַ֤ע (rō·ḡa‘) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7280: To toss violently and suddenly, to settle, quiet, to wink the sea הַיָּם֙ (hay·yām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin so that its waves גַלָּ֔יו (ḡal·lāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1530: Something rolled, a heap of stone, dung, a spring of water roar— וַיֶּהֱמ֣וּ (way·ye·hĕ·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1993: To make a, loud sound, commotion, tumult, to rage, war, moan, clamor the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel of Hosts צְבָא֖וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign is His name: שְׁמֽוֹ׃ (šə·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name Links Jeremiah 31:35 NIVJeremiah 31:35 NLT Jeremiah 31:35 ESV Jeremiah 31:35 NASB Jeremiah 31:35 KJV Jeremiah 31:35 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 31:35 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 31:35 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 31:35 French Bible Jeremiah 31:35 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 31:35 Thus says Yahweh who gives the sun (Jer.) |
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