Thematic Bible: Upon children
Thematic Bible
Punishment » Entailed » Upon children
He graciously loves thousands, and forgives iniquity, transgression, and sin. But he does not leave the guilty unpunished, visiting the iniquity of the ancestors on their children, and on their children's children to the third and fourth generation."
Our ancestors sinned and no longer exist yet we continue to bear the consequences of their sin.
"In those days people will no longer say, "The fathers have eaten sour grapes, but the children's teeth have been set on edge.'
"Why do you cite this proverb when you talk about Israel's land: "The fathers eat sour grapes but it's their children's teeth that have become numb.' As long as I live," declares the LORD, "you won't use this proverb about Israel anymore.