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I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love; and I was to them as those who lift up the yoke on their jaws; and I laid food before them.
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Led by Love, Not Force
Commentators unanimously highlight that God leads His people with tenderness, not brute force. The phrases "cords of a man" and "bands of love" are contrasted with the ropes used for animals. This signifies a rational, gentle, and fatherly drawing. As Augustine is quoted, God draws the heart through the sweetness of His love, not by physical violence, making His grace compelling and desirable.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I drew them with the cords of a man - : “Wanton heifers such as Israel was, are drawn with ropes; but although Ephraim struggled against Me,…
19th Century
Anglican
Cords of a man.— In contrast with the cords with which unmanageable beasts are held in check. Israel is led with “bands of love,” …
Baptist
I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love: and I was to them as they that take off the yoke on their jaws, and I laid meat unto them.…
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16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet states, first, that this people had not been severely dealt with, as slaves, oxen, or donkeys are usually treated. He had said before, …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love As Ephraim is compared to a heifer in the preceding chapter, her…
When Israel were weak and helpless like children, foolish and willful like children, then God loved them; He carried them as a nurse carries a nurs…
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