Jeremiah 23:6 (WEB)
In his days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell safely. This is his name by which he will be called: The LORD our righteousness.
Fathers and councils · 3
Irenaeus of Lyons
“…children of Israel from the north, and from every region whither they had been driven; He will restore them to their own land which He gave to their fathers.”” — editor's note: Jer. xxiii. 6, 7.
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Ambrose of Milan
“It is Truth, Righteousness, the Power of God: not dumb, for it is the Word; not insensible, for it is Wisdom; not vain and foolish, for it is Power; not soulless, for it is the Life; not dead, for it is the Resurrection.” — editor's note: Christ the Truth: S. John xiv. 6. Righteousness: Jer. xxxiii. 16; xxiii. 6; 1 Cor. i. 30. Power of God: 1 Cor. i. 24.
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Augustine of Hippo
“In those days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell confidently: and this is the name which they shall call Him, Our righteous Lord.”” — editor's note: Jer. xxiii. 5, 6.
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