Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Adoption » God is long-suffering and merciful towards the partakers of
“At that time”—this is the Lord’s declaration—“I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be My people.”
but I will bring them back with consolation.
I will lead them to wadis filled with water
by a smooth way where they will not stumble,
for I am Israel’s Father,
and Ephraim is My firstborn.
a delightful child?
Whenever I speak against him,
I certainly still think about him.
Therefore, My inner being yearns for him;
I will truly have compassion on him.
This is the Lord’s declaration.