Branch of the LORD
Branch: One, of usually several, extensions or limbs that grow out from the trunk of a tree. Likewise one, of many lines, or branches, of genealogical descent. Word studies are as follows:
from the Hebrew word tsemach which means: "a sprout, a branch, a growth, a bud". (That is a New Branch!) (used in Isaiah 4:2, Jeremiah 23:5-6, & 33:15)
from the Hebrew word netser which means: "a green shoot, a sprout, a branch". (That is a New Branch!) (used in Isaiah 11:1-2)
from the Hebrew word choter which means: a shoot, a rod, a twig". (used in Isaiah 11:1)
LORD: from the Hebrew word YHWH which means: Yahweh, or Yehovah: the proper name of the God of Israel. The-one-who-is; the-existing-one, the eternally existing Supreme Being. (the absolute and unchangeable one, always and forever living; the self-consistent-one). Usually translated with capital letters "LORD' or 'GOD' - (But in some translations: Yahweh or Jehovah).
The term 'Branch' in the Bible is occasionally used as a symbol of kings descended from royal ancestors. The verses quoted above are Messianic prophecies that speak concerning the genealogical descent of the promised Messiah, the Christ. Jesus is the Branch of the genealogical family tree that fulfills these prophecies; and has it's fulfillment illustrated in the following genealogy records of Jesus the Christ:
The Branch of the LORD:
“And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Spirit shall come upon you, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow you: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of you shall be called the Son of God!” (Luke 1:35)
The Righteous Branch of Jesse & David - its genealogical fulfillment::
“...being, as was being thought, the son of Joseph, …, the son of Eli, ...the Son of David, ...the son of Jesse, ...the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, …, the son of Adam, the Son of God!“ (see Luke 3:23-38)
"The book of the genealogy of Jesus the Christ, the Son of David, the son of Abraham; ..., and Salmon begat Boaz of Rachab; and Boaz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; and Jesse begat David the king; ..., and Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called the Christ." (see Matthew Chapter 1)
The opening verses also describe Jesus as being the 'Righteous' Branch; and the Branch of Righteousness:
Righteous: from the Hebrew word tsaddiq which means: "righteous, or just". (used in Jeremiah 23:5-6)
Righteousness: from the Hebrew word tsedaqah which means: "righteousness, in the sense of 'rightness' or uprightness, or living justly, and uprightly according to the commandments of God."". (used in Jeremiah 33:15)
Consider what has been said in these verses above concerning Jesus, the Branch of Righteousness:
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Jesus is “beautiful and glorious” in His reign as King.
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During the reign of Jesus, the “fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for those who are among the escaped of Israel”
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Jesus is a “Rod out of the stem (David) of Jesse,”
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“The spirit of the LORD (Jehovah) shall rest upon Him” - Jesus.
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“The spirit of wisdom and understanding” – shall rest upon Jesus.
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“The spirit of counsel and might,” – shall rest upon Jesus.
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“The spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD” – shall rest upon Jesus.
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The LORD, has raised up Jesus to be unto king David a Righteous Branch (a righteous descendant).
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Jesus shall be “a King who reigns and prospers.”
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Jesus “shall execute judgment and justice (righteousness) in the earth.”
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In Jesus' “days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely.”
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The name by witch Jesus shall be called, is: THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS!
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Jesus “shall execute judgment and righteousness in the earth.”
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Jesus “is called the Christ!” (Gods' promised Savior for all people!)
Jesus is ...
the BRANCH OF THE LORD
The Branch of Righteousness!
THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS!
Jesus is the promised Messiah descended from King David!
Beautiful, Glorious, Wise, Understanding, Wonderful, Just, Mighty, Lord, King, and Savior!
May all praise, and glory, and honor be Yours Lord Jesus – always and always!
Lord Jesus You are my Righteousness!
Truly, truly, Amen and Amen!
My hope and prayer is that this devotional will help draw you close
to the Lord Jesus as you spend time in personal meditative thoughtfulness on
what this title or name means in regards to your own relationship with Jesus!
If you have been blessed by this devotional, then perhaps prayerfully
consider who you might share this page with.
May Jesus, the Righteous Branch, be your righteousness now and forevermore!
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