Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Afflictions » God regulates the measure of
this is the Lord’s declaration—
for I will be with you.
I will bring destruction on all the nations
where I have banished you,
but I will not bring destruction on you.
I will discipline you with justice,
and I will by no means leave you unpunished.
Backsliders » Return of
Restore us, God; look [on us] with favor, and we will be saved. Lord God of Hosts, how long will You be angry with Your people's prayers? You fed them the bread of tears and gave them a full measure of tears to drink. read more.
You set us at strife with our neighbors; our enemies make fun of us. Restore us, God of Hosts; look [on us] with favor, and we will be saved.
You set us at strife with our neighbors; our enemies make fun of us. Restore us, God of Hosts; look [on us] with favor, and we will be saved.
Return, God of Hosts. Look down from heaven and see; take care of this vine, the root Your right hand has planted, the shoot that You made strong for Yourself. It was cut down and burned up; they perish at the rebuke of Your countenance. read more.
Let Your hand be with the man at Your right hand, with the son of man You have made strong for Yourself. Then we will not turn away from You; revive us, and we will call on Your name. Restore us, Lord God of Hosts; look [on us] with favor, and we will be saved.
Let Your hand be with the man at Your right hand, with the son of man You have made strong for Yourself. Then we will not turn away from You; revive us, and we will call on Your name. Restore us, Lord God of Hosts; look [on us] with favor, and we will be saved.
On that day people will look to their Maker and will turn their eyes to the Holy One of Israel.
and those who grumble will accept instruction.
Return to the One the Israelites have greatly rebelled against. For on that day, each one will reject the silver and gold idols that your own hands have sinfully made.
In those days and at that time- [this is]*The bracketed text has been added for clarity. the Lord's declaration- the Israelites and Judeans will come together, weeping as they come, and will seek the Lord their God. They will ask about Zion, [turning] their faces to this road. They will come and join themselves to the Lord in an everlasting covenant that will never be forgotten. My people are lost sheep; their shepherds have led them astray, guiding them the wrong way in the mountains. They have wandered from mountain to hill; they have forgotten their resting place.
Afterward, the people of Israel will return and seek the Lord their God and David their king. They will come with awe to the Lord and to His goodness in the last days.
Come, let us return to the Lord. For He has torn [us], and He will heal us; He has wounded [us], and He will bind up our wounds. He will revive us after two days, and on the third day He will raise us up so we can live in His presence. Let us strive to know the Lord. His appearance is as sure as the dawn. He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the land.
Bread » Illustrative » (of tears,) of sorrow
Cup » Cup of suffering, saints drink of
At that, Jesus said to Peter, “Sheathe your sword! Am I not to drink the cup the Father has given Me?”
Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father! If it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”
Verse Concepts
But Jesus answered, “You don’t know what you’re asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink?”
“We are able,” they said to Him.
“We are able,” they said to Him.
and mingle my drinks with tears
Jews, the » All other nations » Rejoiced at calamities of
a source of mockery and ridicule to those around us.
You fed them the bread of tears and gave them a full measure of tears to drink. You set us at strife with our neighbors; our enemies make fun of us.
Measures » Illustrative » (drinking tears in great measure,) of severe afflictions
cup of Suffering » Saints drink of
At that, Jesus said to Peter, “Sheathe your sword! Am I not to drink the cup the Father has given Me?”
Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father! If it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”
Verse Concepts
But Jesus answered, “You don’t know what you’re asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink?”
“We are able,” they said to Him.
“We are able,” they said to Him.
and mingle my drinks with tears
Tears » Of solicitude over sinners » Of disappointment and grief
Immediately the father of the boy cried out, “I do believe! Help my unbelief.”
with my tears I dampen my pillow
and drench my bed every night.
and mingle my drinks with tears
and listen to my cry for help;
do not be silent at my tears.
For I am a foreigner residing with You,
a temporary resident like all my fathers.
while all day long people say to me,
“Where is your God?”
Tears » Figurative
Trials » Cup of suffering, saints drink of
At that, Jesus said to Peter, “Sheathe your sword! Am I not to drink the cup the Father has given Me?”
Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father! If it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”
Verse Concepts
But Jesus answered, “You don’t know what you’re asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink?”
“We are able,” they said to Him.
“We are able,” they said to Him.
and mingle my drinks with tears