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Jeremiah 31

Jeremiah 31:29

The New Covenant · Jeremiah 31:26–40
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Translations

Modern
“In those days, it will no longer be said: ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the teeth of the children are set on edge.’
Traditional
In those days they shall say no more, The fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the children’s teeth are set on edge.
Literal
“In those days they will say no more, ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the teeth of the children are set on edge.’
Latin
In diebus illis non dicent ultra: Patres comederunt uvam acerbam, et dentes filiorum obstupuerunt.

Original

Hebrew
English
“In those days, it will no longer be said: ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the teeth of the children are set on edge.’

Notes

Jeremiah 31:29–30

Some people think this proverb (likely a misunderstanding of Exodus 20:5; 34:7; Numbers 14:18) meant innocent children died because of their parents' sins. The Lord clarified that each person is punished for their own sins (see Lamentations 5:7; Ezekiel 18:2–32; 33:10–20).

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.

Events

Parallels

Hebrews 8:6–13

Glossary

Adam (Person) Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Book of Jeremiah Criminal Law and Punishment Jesus Christ, Teachings of Promise Proverbs, Book of Sin

Topics

Children: Not Punished for Parents' Sake Heredity: General Scriptures Concerning Proverbs: Miscellany of Punishment: Entailed: Upon Children Sin: Consequences of, Entailed Upon Children The Vine: Proverbial Allusion to Fathers Eating the Unripe Fruit of