But we worship at your throne— eternal, high, and glorious!
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.
- BSB A glorious throne, exalted 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.
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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 96:6Honor and majesty are before him. Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
- Ezek 43:7He said to me, Son of man, this is the place of my throne, and the place of the soles of my feet, where I will dwell among the children of Israel forever. The house of Israel shall no more defile my holy name, neither they, nor their kings, by their prostitution, and by the dead bodies of their kings in their high places;
- Jer 3:17At that time they will call Jerusalem ‘Yahweh’s Throne;’ and all the nations will be gathered to it, to Yahweh’s name, to Jerusalem. They will no longer walk after the stubbornness of their evil heart.
- Jer 14:21Do not abhor us, for your name’s sake. Do not disgrace the throne of your glory. Remember, and don’t break your covenant with us.
- Ezek 1:26Above the expanse that was over their heads was the likeness of a throne, as the appearance of a sapphire stone; and on the likeness of the throne was a likeness as the appearance of a man on it above.
- Heb 12:2looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
- Heb 4:16Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need.
- Rev 3:21He who overcomes, I will give to him to sit down with me on my throne, as I also overcame, and sat down with my Father on his throne.
- Isa 6:1In the year that king Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up; and his train filled the temple.
- Isa 66:1Yahweh says, “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What kind of house will you build to me? Where will I rest?
- Matt 25:31“But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory.
- Ps 103:19Yahweh has established his throne in the heavens. His kingdom rules over all.
- 2 Chr 2:5–6“The house which 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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