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Prophecy · messianic · Confidence: high · curated

The Righteous Branch

Cited scripture

  • Jer 23:5 — Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.
  • Jer 23:6 — In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.

Affirmed by

8 Christian traditions affirm this interpretation.

Historic voices touch this

5 passages from 4 historic works cite scripture this interpretation depends on.

  • Heidelberg Catechism · 2 passages
  • City of God · 1 passage
  • Against Heresies (Adversus Haereses) · 1 passage
  • Summa Theologica · 1 passage