Lent · Fifth Sunday in 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
Enduring Word Bible Commentary Jeremiah Chapter 31 Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik works through the promise of a new covenant written on the heart.
Commentary on Jeremiah 31:31-34 Working Preacher
The exact RCL Lent 5B first reading, on the new covenant and forgiveness that no longer needs teaching.
Jeremiah 31:31-34 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed preaching commentary on continuities with the old covenant and God's faithfulness despite failure.
Jeremiah 31 Commentary Precept Austin
A deep study gathering sources on the new covenant with Hebrew notes and cross references.
Jeremiah 31:31 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic verse-by-verse commentaries on the new covenant promise.
Background & Word Study
Jeremiah | Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on Jeremiah, the exile, and the book's structure.
Jeremiah 31 Sefaria
The Hebrew text with classical Jewish commentary on the new covenant oracle.
Jeremiah 31:31 Interlinear BibleHub
Hebrew text word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers for the passage.
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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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