31:1 At that time I will be the God of all the clans of Israel 1
and they will be my people.
I, the Lord, affirm it!” 2
31:31 “Indeed, a time is coming,” says the Lord, 3 “when I will make a new covenant 4 with the people of Israel and Judah. 5
1 sn This verse repeats v. 22 but with specific reference to all the clans of Israel, i.e., to all Israel and Judah. It functions here as a transition to the next section which will deal with the restoration of Israel (31:3-20) and Judah (31:21-25) and their reunification in the land (31:27-29) under a new covenant relation with God (31:31-37). See also the study note on 30:3 for further reference to this reunification in Jeremiah and the other prophets.
2 tn Heb “Oracle of the
3 tn Heb “Oracle of the
4 tn Or “a renewed covenant” (also in vv. 22-23).
5 tn Heb “the house of Israel and the house of Judah.”