New Covenant Jeremiah 31

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Jeremiah 31: The New Covenant

Sources note: This page aims to represent both Jewish and Christian views fairly. Where a claim describes a Jewish position, it should be supported by Jewish sources (Tanakh, rabbinic texts, or mainstream Jewish explanations). Where a claim describes a Christian position, it should be supported by Christian sources (New Testament, early church, or scholarly references).

What the text says (summary)

Summarize: covenant “with the house of Israel and the house of Judah,” Torah on the heart, forgiveness, knowledge of God.

Common Jewish interpretation (summary)

Read as covenant renewal for Israel; Torah remains, internalized; forgiveness is part of national restoration.

Common Christian interpretation (summary)

Read as covenant fulfilled in Jesus; debate whether “law” is abolished, transformed, or internalized.

The key dispute

• Who is the covenant made with?
• What happens to Torah observance?
• What does “not like the covenant I made… which they broke” imply?

Sources (placeholders)

• Jewish:
  • [Jewish source 1]
• Christian:
  • [Christian source 1]

Summary

• This text is central because it explicitly names “Israel and Judah.”
• The debate often turns on definitions: “Torah,” “covenant,” “fulfilled.”