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Ending the Blame Game
Commentators explain that the proverb about 'sour grapes' was a common excuse used by the people to blame the sins of past generations for their own suffering. They were essentially avoiding personal responsibility and accusing God of injustice. Jeremiah prophesies a time of restoration when this blame game will cease, and people will understand God's righteous judgment.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 31:27–34
18th Century
Theologian
The prophet shows that the happiness of Israel and Judah, united in one prosperous nation, will rest upon the awareness that their discipline has b…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 31:29–30
19th Century
Bishop
The fathers have eaten a sour grape ... —The proverb was one which, as we find from Ezekiel 18:2-3, had at that time come…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 31:29–30
19th Century
Preacher
In these days they shall say no more, The fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge. But every one shall die fo…
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 31:29–30
16th Century
Theologian
Ezekiel shows that it was a complaint prevalent among the people that they suffered for the sins of their fathers. As Horace, a pagan and a despise…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 31:29
17th Century
Pastor
In those days they shall say no more The following proverb or byword; they should have no occasion to use it, nor should …
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 31:27–34
17th Century
Minister
The people of God shall become numerous and prosperous. In Hebrews 8:8-9, this passage is quoted as the sum of the covenant of grace made with beli…