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Book of Jeremiah - Chapter 31 - Verse 34

31:34
And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.

Meaning

Jeremiah 31:34 speaks to a future time when all people will have a personal understanding and relationship with the Lord. In this era, there will no longer be a need for one person to teach another about the ways of God because every individual will have a direct and intimate knowledge of Him. This knowledge will extend from the least significant to the most important individuals, as God's forgiveness and grace will be universally bestowed. The verse signifies a new covenant between humanity and God, where sins are forgiven and forgotten by the Lord. It is a promise of a time when everyone will be in communion with God, understanding His ways, and experiencing His mercy without the need for intermediaries or instruction.

Theological Overview

This verse from Jeremiah 31:34 speaks of a future time when God's people will have a deep, personal knowledge of Him, to the point where there will no longer be a need for others to teach them about Him. This verse highlights the intimate relationship that God desires to have with each individual, from the least to the greatest. The phrase "know the LORD" indicates not just intellectual knowledge, but a personal, experiential knowledge of His character and nature. The promise of forgiveness of iniquity and the forgetting of sin demonstrates God's mercy and grace towards His people. Through this verse, we are reminded of God's desire for a close relationship with us and His willingness to forgive our sins and remember them no more.

American Standard Version

and they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know Jehovah; for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith Jehovah: for I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more.
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