Jeremiah 31:31 net — “Indeed, a time is coming,” says the LORD,“when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and Judah.

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"“Indeed, a time is coming,” says the LORD,“when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and Judah."

— Jeremiah 31:31, NET Bible

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Jeremiah 31 — Context

28

In the past I saw to it that they were uprooted and torn down, that they were destroyed and demolished and brought disaster. But now I will see to it that they are built up and firmly planted. I, the LORD, affirm it!”

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The Lord Will Make a New Covenant with Israel and Judah“When that time comes, people will no longer say,‘The parents have eaten sour grapes, but the children’s teeth have grown numb.’

30

Rather, each person will die for his own sins. The teeth of the person who eats the sour grapes will themselves grow numb.

31

“Indeed, a time is coming,” says the LORD,“when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and Judah.

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It will not be like the old covenant that I made with their ancestors when I delivered them from Egypt. For they violated that covenant, even though I was like a faithful husband to them,” says the LORD.

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“But I will make a new covenant with the whole nation of Israel after I plant them back in the land,” says the LORD.“I will put my law within them and write it on their hearts and minds. I will be their God and they will be my people.

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“People will no longer need to teach their neighbors and relatives to know me. For all of them, from the least important to the most important, will know me,” says the LORD.“For I will forgive their sin and will no longer call to mind the wrong they have done.”

Jeremiah 31:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 31:31 say?
Jeremiah 31:31 in the NET Bible reads: ““Indeed, a time is coming,” says the LORD,“when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and Judah.”
Where is Jeremiah 31:31 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 31:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 31, verse 31.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 31:31.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 31:31 in?
Jeremiah 31:31 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jeremiah 31:31?
Jeremiah 31:31 reads (NET): ““Indeed, a time is coming,” says the LORD,“when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and Judah.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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