What does Jehovah Tsidkenu mean?
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Jehovah Tsidkenu ("the LORD is our righteousness") is the prophetic name Jeremiah gave to the coming Branch from David’s line — Christ, who would be the source of his people’s righteousness (Jeremiah 23:6).
The name points beyond OT kings to the Messiah, whose own righteousness would cover his people.
In Christ this is fulfilled: he "became to us… righteousness" (1 Corinthians 1:30). We stand righteous before God only in him.
For us: when accuser whispers "you’re not righteous enough," answer with Jehovah Tsidkenu — the LORD is OUR righteousness, gifted to us in Jesus.
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Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.