Thematic Bible: Upon children
Thematic Bible
Punishment » Entailed » Upon children
I keep my promise for thousands of generations and forgive evil and sin. But I will not fail to punish children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generation for the sins of their fathers.
Verse Concepts
Our fathers were sinners and are dead. The weight of their evil deeds is on us.
Verse Concepts
When that time comes people will no longer say: 'The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and their children's teeth are set on edge.'
Verse Concepts
What do you mean by using this proverb concerning the land of Israel: 'The fathers eat sour grapes, but the children's teeth are set on edge?' As I live, declares the Lord Jehovah: 'You are surely not going to use this proverb in Israel anymore.