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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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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 31:9
18th Century
Theologian
Weeping - For joy, not for sorrow.
Supplications - The conviction that God is guiding them encourages them to pray.
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 31:9
19th Century
Bishop
They shall come with weeping ... —The present version agrees with the Hebrew punctuation, but a slight change would give,…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 31:9–11
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 31:9
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 31:9
17th Century
Pastor
They shall come with weeping
For joy, as Kimchi and Ben Melech observe; of which there are instances, ([Reference Ge…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 31:1–9
17th Century
Minister
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…