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
The Lord Our Righteousness
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.
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.
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
Jesus, teach me to trust who You are, not just what I feel. Let Jeremiah 23:6 and 1 Corinthians 1:30 deepen my confidence in Your name.
Scholar Credits
📘 Payne ✓📚 Edersheim ✓
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)
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