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I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself [thus], You have chastised me, and I was chastised, as a calf unaccustomed [to the yoke]: turn you me, and I shall be turned; for you are Yahweh my God.

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God Hears Every Cry

Commentators emphasize the certainty in the phrase "I have surely heard." God is not distant or indifferent; He is intimately attentive to the cries and moans of a repentant heart. Scholars like Spurgeon and Gill note that no penitential sigh goes unheard, offering profound comfort that God hears our sorrows and responds with sympathy.

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Jeremiah

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Jeremiah 31:15–22

18th Century

Theologian

The religious character of the restoration of the ten tribes. Chastisement brought repentance, and with it forgiveness; therefore God decrees their…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Jeremiah 31:18

19th Century

Bishop

I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself.—The prophet's thoughts still dwell on the exiles of the northern kingdom. …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Jeremiah 31:18

19th Century

Preacher

You have chastened me, and I was chastened, as a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke:

"I bore the chastisement, but derived no benefit…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jeremiah 31:18

16th Century

Theologian

The Prophet here speaks more distinctly of a blessed outcome and shows that the punishment—by which God had already chastised the people and by whi…

John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 31:18

17th Century

Pastor

I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself [thus]
Not Ephraim in person; though, as he was a very affectionate an…