Thematic Bible: God is long-suffering and merciful towards the partakers of


Thematic Bible



"At that time," says the LORD, "will I be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people."

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.'"

Is Ephraim my dear son? Is he a darling child? For as often as I speak against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my heart yearns for him; I will surely have mercy on him," says the LORD.