Jeremiah 31:30 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But every one shall die for his own iniquity: every man that eateth the sour grape, his teeth shall be set on edge.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Instead, each person will die for their own sin. Every person who eats the sour grape will have their own teeth set on edge.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is saying that each person will be held responsible for their own sins, not punished for what their ancestors did.

📚 Historical Context

In the days of the prophet Jeremiah, around the 6th century BC, the people of Judah were facing imminent exile due to their widespread idolatry and rebellion against God. They often repeated a proverb claiming that the fathers had eaten sour grapes, making the children's teeth set on edge, which suggested that the current generation was suffering for their ancestors' sins. Jeremiah was delivering God's promise of a new covenant, emphasizing that individuals would be held accountable for their own actions rather than inheriting punishment from previous generations.

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