Jeremiah 31:29

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

«فِي تِلْكَ الأيَّامِ، لَنْ يَقُولَ النَّاسُ فِيمَا بَعْدُ: ‹الآبَاءُ يأكُلُونَ الحُصرُمَ، وَالأبْنَاءُ يُضرِسُونَ.›

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Jeremiah says that in the future, people will not blame the children for the mistakes of their parents. God is speaking and promises a new era where children will not suffer for their parents' sins.

Explained for Children

Imagine if every time your mom or dad ate a sour grape, you got a toothache. That wouldn't be fair, right? Well, God is saying that in the future, kids won't have to feel bad for the bad things their parents did.

Historical Background

Jeremiah, a prophet, wrote this around 600 BC. He was speaking to the Israelites who were facing exile because of their sins. The phrase 'fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge' was a common saying, suggesting children were punished for their parents' sins.

Living It Out Today

Today, if a parent makes a mistake, like a financial error, their child shouldn't feel responsible. This verse encourages us to take responsibility for our own actions and not blame or be blamed for the actions of others.

Topics

• responsibility
• forgiveness
• justice
• sin
• God's promises
• family

Related Verses

• Ezekiel 18:2
• Ezekiel 18:20
• Deuteronomy 24:16
• Exodus 34:7
• Romans 6:23

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the phrase 'fathers have eaten a sour grape' mean?

This phrase means that parents make mistakes, and sometimes their children suffer as a result, even though the children didn't do anything wrong.

How does this verse relate to the idea of justice?

It emphasizes that justice involves holding individuals accountable for their own actions, not blaming others or being blamed for someone else's actions.

Can you explain how this verse applies to forgiveness?

This verse supports the idea that forgiveness is about acknowledging and taking responsibility for one's own actions, rather than carrying the burden of others' sins.

What does this verse tell us about God's promises?

It shows that God promises a future where children won't suffer for their parents' sins, highlighting God's commitment to justice and fairness.