SPECIAL TOPIC: GOD IS GOOD

Jeremiah 33:1 "For the Lord is good"

This characterization of YHWH (BDB 373, #9, b) is a common ADJECTIVE used in several senses.

  1. pleasant
  2. agreeable
  3. good
  4. kind

This is the term used of initial creation (i.e. Gen. 1:4,10,12,18,21,25,31). It came to be used of other aspects of God's character, as well as His creation.

  1. God Himself - 1 Chr. 16:34; 2 Chr. 5:13; 7:3; 30:18; Ezra 3:11; Ps. 25:8; 34:8; 86:5; 100:5; 119:68; 135:3; Jer. 33:11; Nah. 1:7. It is used as an introductory affirmation in Ps. 106:1; 107:1; 118:1; 136:1.
  2. God's words/promises - Josh. 21:45; 23:14,15; 1 Kgs. 8:56; Jer. 29:10; 33:14
  3. God's purposes for His people - Jer. 24:6; 29:10; 33:14

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