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In those days they shall say no more, The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children`s teeth are set on edge.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
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…
Baptist
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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16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In those days they shall say no more The following proverb or byword; they should have no occasion to use it, nor should …
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…
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13th Century
Catholic
1. Here, the prophet consoles both groups together.
First, the promise is given; second, the confirmation of the promise is given, at…
