A glorious throne, exalted from the beginning, is the place of our sanctuary.
Parallel translations
- WEB A glorious throne, set on high from the beginning, is the place of our sanctuary.
- KJV A glorious high throne from the beginning is the place of our sanctuary.
- NKJV A glorious high throne from the beginning Is the place of our sanctuary.
- NASB ¶A glorious throne on high from the beginning Is the place of our sanctuary.
- NLT But we worship at your throne— eternal, high, and glorious!
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Quick answer
God's sanctuary is a glorious throne, exalted from the beginning. It is the true dwelling place and refuge of his people.
Overview
In contrast to those who trust in fleeting riches, Jeremiah lifts his eyes to the Lord's glorious throne, the place of the sanctuary where God meets his people. This confession of worship anchors hope in God's eternal kingship rather than in human security. It points forward to Christ, in whom God's presence dwells and through whom believers draw near to the throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16).
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 13
- Ps 96:6Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary.
- Ezek 43:7and He said to me, “Son of man, this is the place of My throne and the place for the soles of My feet, where I will dwell among the Israelites forever. The house of Israel will never again defile My holy name—neither they nor their kings—by their prostitution and by the funeral offerings for their kings at their deaths.
- Jer 3:17At that time Jerusalem will be called The Throne of the LORD, and all the nations will be gathered in Jerusalem to honor the name of the LORD. They will no longer follow the stubbornness of their evil hearts.
- Jer 14:21For the sake of Your name do not despise us; do not disgrace Your glorious throne. Remember Your covenant with us; do not break it.
- Ezek 1:26Above the expanse over their heads was the likeness of a throne with the appearance of sapphire, and on the throne high above was a figure like that of a man.
- Heb 12:2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
- Heb 4:16Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
- Rev 3:21To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.
- Isa 6:1In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple.
- Isa 66:1This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be?
- Matt 25:31When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne.
- Ps 103:19The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.
- 2 Chr 2:5–6The house that I am building will be great, for our God is greater than all gods.
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Against the failure of false shepherds Jeremiah promises the Righteous Branch, 'The LORD our righteousness,' and the new covenant written on the heart and sealed in the blood of Christ.
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