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Jehovah-tsidkenu

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Jehovah-tsidkenu means “the Lord our righteousness.” Jeremiah uses this title in connection with the promised righteous Branch and, in a related expression, restored Jerusalem.

Definition

Jehovah-tsidkenu means “Jehovah our righteousness.” It is a title rendered “The LORD our righteousness.”

Biblical Usage

Jeremiah applies the title to the promised Messiah and, in a related expression, to Jerusalem.

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Easton's Bible Dictionary
Jehovah our rightousness, rendered in the Authorized Version, “The LORD our righteousness,” a title given to the Messiah (Jer. 23:6, marg.), and also to Jerusalem (33:16, marg.).
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