But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.
But if someone wants to boast about something, let them boast about this: that they understand and truly know me, that I am the LORD who shows faithful love, justice, and righteousness on the earth. These are the things that bring me joy, says the LORD.
God is saying that the only thing truly worth bragging about is knowing Him personally and understanding His character of love, justice, and righteousness.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was prophesying to the people of Judah during a time of moral and spiritual decline, around the 7th and 6th centuries BC, as the nation faced impending judgment from the Babylonian empire due to their idolatry and unfaithfulness to God. In this context, God speaks through Jeremiah to challenge the people's misplaced pride in human achievements like wisdom or wealth, urging them instead to find true glory in personally knowing Him. This verse emphasizes God's character as one who actively demonstrates lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness in the world, contrasting it with the shallow boasts of the culture around them.
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