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Jeremiah 31

Jeremiah 31:27

The New Covenant · Jeremiah 31:26–40
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Translations

Modern
“The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when I will sow the house of Israel and the house of Judah with the seed of man and of beast.
Traditional
Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will sow the house of Israel and the house of Judah with the seed of man, and with the seed of beast.
Literal
“Behold, the days are coming,” a declaration of YHWH, “When I will sow the house of Israel and the house of Judah with the seed of man and the seed of beast.
Latin
Ecce dies veniunt, dicit Dominus, et seminabo domum Israël et domum Juda semine hominum et semine jumentorum.

Original

Hebrew
English
“The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when I will sow the house of Israel and the house of Judah with the seed of man and of beast.

Notes

Jeremiah 31:27

The Lord's care for Israel and Judah would be clear through their growing population and the many animals grazing in their fields.

Jeremiah 31:15–40

The Lord explained his future plan to rebuild a new nation from people who had suffered greatly during their long captivity.

Jeremiah 30:1–33:26

People often call these four chapters "The Book of Consolation," a highlight in Old Testament revelation. Unlike the many judgment messages Jeremiah gave his people, these messages are full of hope and promise a wonderful future restoration.

Theme notes and profiles

Hope Beyond Judgment The New Covenant

Events

Parallels

Hebrews 8:6–13

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Book of Jeremiah Jesus Christ, Teachings of Promise