Jer 31:29 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Jer 31:29-30: 31:29-30 Some seemed to think that this proverb (apparently a misinterpretation of Exod 20:5 ; 34:7 ; Num 14:18 ) meant that innocent children were dying because of their parents’ sins. The Lord made it clear that each individual is punished for his or her own sins (see Lam 5:7 ; Ezek 18:2-32 ; 33:10-20 ).

a31:29-30►

bExod 20:5►

dNum 14:18►

eLam 5:7►

fEzek 18:2-32►

g33:10-20►

‏ Jeremiah 31:29

Summary for Jer 31:29-30: 31:29-30 ^a Some seemed to think that this proverb (apparently a misinterpretation of Exod 20:5 ^b; 34:7 ^c; Num 14:18 ^d) meant that innocent children were dying because of their parents’ sins. The Lord made it clear that each individual is punished for his or her own sins (see Lam 5:7 ^e; Ezek 18:2-32 ^f; 33:10-20 ^g).