Text: Jeremiah 23:5
OT Text Referred to: Isaiah 4:2
Subject: righteous branch
Source: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Reference Type: Allusion
Connection Method(s): Promise-Fulfillment + Longitudinal Theme
Significance: Both texts use the title "Branch" (צֶמַח, tsemach) as a messianic designation. Isaiah 4:2 speaks of "the Branch of the LORD" (צֶמַח יְהוָה, tsemach YHWH) who will be "beautiful and glorious" for the survivors of Israel, while Jeremiah 23:5 promises God will raise up "a righteous Branch" (צֶמַח צַדִּיק, tsemach tsaddiq) for David who will reign as king and execute justice. Isaiah's usage emphasizes divine origin and glory, while Jeremiah specifies the Branch's Davidic lineage and royal function. Together they develop the Branch motif as a convergence of divine and Davidic identity — a ruler who is both "of the LORD" and "of David," combining heavenly origin with earthly kingship.