Jeremiah 31:30
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jeremiah 31:30 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jeremiah 31:30 is a verse from the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But every one shall die for his own iniquity: every man that eateth the sour grape, his teeth shall be set on edge." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jeremiah 31:30 — KJV
“But every one shall die for his own iniquity: every man that eateth the sour grape, his teeth shall be set on edge.”
— Jeremiah 31:30 (KJV)
Jeremiah 31:30 in Context — About the Book of Jeremiah
Jeremiah preached for forty years to a nation that would not listen, weeping as Jerusalem fell. Yet from the rubble come some of Scripture's most hopeful promises: plans to prosper and not harm, a new covenant written on hearts, and a God who invites us to call and see great things.
Cross-References for Jeremiah 31:30
“And every soul that eateth that which died of itself, or that which was torn with beasts, whether it be one of your own country, or a stranger, he shall both wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even: then shall he be clean. that which died...: Heb. a carcase”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 31:30: every, one, die
“What mean ye, that ye use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying, The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge?”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 31:30: sour, grape, teeth
“Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother's sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 31:30: every, one, own
“Therefore every one that eateth it shall bear his iniquity, because he hath profaned the hallowed thing of the LORD: and that soul shall be cut off from among his people.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 31:30: every, one, iniquity
“So he brought down the people unto the water: and the LORD said unto Gideon, Every one that lappeth of the water with his tongue, as a dog lappeth, him shalt thou set by himself; likewise every one that boweth down upon his knees to drink.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 31:30: every, one, own
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