Lenten Season · Fifth Sunday of Lent · Year B
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Restoration of Israel
March 14, 2027
Overview & Insights
“Your hurt is incurable, and your wound is grievous… because your sins are flagrant.” (Jeremiah 30:12, 15)
The Book of Consolation begins with a general statement of hope for the people of Judah who have so far heard a message predominantly of judgment. It is identified as a divine oracle to Jeremiah ( This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD and This is what the LORD, the God of Israel says, vv. 1–2a). Jeremiah is further instructed not only to speak this message, but to write in a book all the words that God has spoken to him. Such a command underscores the importance of the message as well as a need to preserve it long term. Perhaps as well it gives the message a certain measure of assurance. It is a word that the faithful could come back to and remind themselves of God’s continued involvement with them.
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Commentary
Commentary on Jeremiah 31:31-34 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary exegesis of the new covenant written on the heart, the RCL Lent 5B first reading.
Jeremiah 31:31-34 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching commentary on the promise of forgiveness and a law inscribed within.
Jeremiah 31 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse-by-verse evangelical notes on the new covenant oracle.
Jeremiah 31 Commentary Precept Austin
Deep verse-by-verse study gathering multiple conservative commentators and word notes.
Jeremiah 31:31 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregated classic commentaries on the covenant promise, gathered verse by verse.
Background & Word Study
Jeremiah 31 (Hebrew and English) Sefaria
The Hebrew text of the chapter with English alongside and links into Jewish commentary.
Jeremiah (Enter the Bible course) Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary introduction to the prophet's setting, structure and message.
Jeremiah 31:31 Hebrew Interlinear BibleHub
Word-by-word Hebrew with Strong's numbers for close study of the covenant vocabulary.
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What does Jeremiah announce?
The Lord names his people’s wound incurable and their guilt great, yet the surrounding promise is that he will restore their health and heal their wounds (Jeremiah 30:12–17).
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