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[They of] Ephraim shall be like a mighty man, and their heart shall rejoice as through wine; yes, their children shall see it, and rejoice; their heart shall be glad in Yahweh.
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Commentators highlight the specific mention of "Ephraim" (the northern tribes). John Calvin notes this was an "incredible" promise because Ephraim had been apostate and scattered for centuries. This demonstrates God's profound grace and power to restore and reunite His people, even those who seem furthest away from Him.
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Zechariah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And Ephraim, they shall be like a mighty man - Prophecy, through the rest of the chapter, turns to Ephraim, which had not yet been …
19th Century
Anglican
The preceding idea is now further dwelt on, and Ephraim not merely implicitly, but explicitly () included in the promise as one with Judah ([Refere…
Baptist
Get a firm hold of this promise, believers, and plead it. Are you dull and heavy, desponding and sad? Then plead this promise, Their heart shal…
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16th Century
Protestant
He declares the same in other words. In the last verse, he had said that he would strengthen both the house of Judah and the house of Joseph (that …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And [they] of Ephraim shall be like a mighty [man] What remain, and shall be found of the ten tribes, shall be as is…
Here are precious promises to the people of God, which refer to the state of the Jews and even to the latter days of the church. Preaching the gosp…
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