Jeremiah 31:18-21 I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus; You have chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke… I. THE SOLILOQUY OF THE PENITENT. 1. He reflects on his misimprovement of the dealings of God with him. 2. He prays for converting grace. 3. He describes the working of his mind. 4. He assigns special prominence to his youthful sins. II. THE ADDRESS OF GOD TO HIM. 1. He owns him as a son. 2. He declares that he has a place in His memory. 3. He expresses His sympathy with him. 4. He promises him mercy. (G. Brooks.) Parallel Verses KJV: I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus; Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke: turn thou me, and I shall be turned; for thou art the LORD my God. |
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