Jer 2:9 | NET2full | STEP | “ So , once more I will state my case against you,” says the Lord . “I will also state it against your children and grandchildren .

‏ Jeremiah 2:9

The Lord Charges Contemporary Israel with Spiritual Adultery

9 “So, once more I will state my case ^{▼▼tn Or “bring charges against you.”} ^{▼▼sn The language used here is that of the law court. In international political contexts it was the language of a great king charging his subject with breach of covenant. See for examples in earlier prophets, Isa 1:2-20 and Mic 6:1-8.} against you,” says the Lord.
“I will also state it against your children and grandchildren. ^{▼▼tn The words “your children and” are supplied in the translation to bring out the idea of corporate solidarity implicit in the passage.} ^{▼▼sn The passage reflects the Hebrew concept of corporate solidarity: The actions of parents had consequences for their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Compare the usage in the ten commandments (Deut 5:10) and note the execution of the children of Dathan and Abiram (Deut 11:6) and of Achan (Josh 7:24-25).}