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They shall come with weeping; and with petitions will I lead them: I will cause them to walk by rivers of waters, in a straight way in which they shall not stumble; for I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.
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The Tears of Return
The return to God is marked by "weeping and supplications." Commentators explain this isn't just sorrow, but a powerful mix of repentance for past sins and overwhelming joy for God's undeserved mercy. Charles Spurgeon notes that "weeping and prayer go well together," highlighting that true faith often has a tear of repentance in its eye. This emotional return signifies a heart that is truly changed and humbled before God.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Weeping - For joy, not for sorrow.
Supplications - The conviction that God is guiding them encourages them to pray.
19th Century
Anglican
They shall come with weeping ... —The present version agrees with the Hebrew punctuation, but a slight change would give,…
Baptist
For I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn. Hear the word of the LORD, O ye nations, and declare it in the isles afar off and say…
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16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet still pursues the same subject, but he adds that though they went with weeping into exile, this would be no impediment to God restoring…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
They shall come with weeping For joy, as Kimchi and Ben Melech observe; of which there are instances, ([Reference Ge…
God assures His people that He will again take them into a covenant relationship with Himself. When brought very low and difficulties appear, it is…
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13th Century
Catholic
Here, the prophet discusses the order of operation, and concerning this, there are three points.
He urges them to exultation with …
