The Lord Our Righteousness

This lesson explores how Jeremiah 23:6 connects to Jesus.

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Old Testament

Jeremiah 23:6

In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which he will be called: The LORD Our Righteous Savior.

New Testament

1 Corinthians 1:30

It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.

Scholar Credits

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J. Barton Payne

Payne #41 — Jer 23:5–6

The LORD Our Righteousness; Payne sees the divine name as the strongest Davidic messianic title in Jeremiah

Alfred Edersheim

The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX

'The LORD our Righteousness' cited as one of the Messiah's names in Talmud (Bava Batra 75b)

Quick Check

Part 1 - Multiple Choice

Which New Testament passage fulfills this prophecy in this lesson?

Part 2 - Fill In The Blank

Fill in the blank: The Old Testament prophecy for this lesson is ____.

Why This Matters

Jeremiah gave the coming king a remarkable name: 'The LORD Our Righteousness.' Paul explains that Christ has become our righteousness—not a righteousness we earn but one we receive. We cannot make ourselves right before God, but Jesus can. He is the righteous king Jeremiah promised, and his righteousness becomes ours through faith.

Reflection

Son of God, form my heart around Your truth. Through The Lord Our Righteousness, help me live as one who belongs to You.