Monday, October 12, 2026
Jeremiah 31:31
Bible verse for Monday, October 12, 2026.
Jeremiah 31:31
“Behold, the days come, says Yahweh, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:”
— Bible (KJV) · Read Jeremiah in context
The scene behind the verse
Babylon, ~593 BC. To exiles who felt God had abandoned them forever, Jeremiah announces the most revolutionary promise in Scripture...
Original language
bərît (בְּרִית) — binding covenant, like a marriage contract that can't be broken
Historical context
This is the ONLY place in the Old Testament where 'new covenant' appears
What most readers miss
God is essentially proposing marriage again to a people who feel divorced from Him
Common misconception
Many think this was only fulfilled at the cross, but it's an ongoing promise - God is still making 'new covenant' relationships with broken people today.
How this verse has been applied
Write 'NEW COVENANT' on a sticky note. Put it where you'll see your biggest failure daily.
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