But now I will not treat the remnant of this people as in the former days”—it is a declaration of Adonai-Tzva’ot.
He will not always accuse, nor will He keep His anger forever.
Ephraim’s envy will end, those hostile to Judah will be cut off. Ephraim will not be jealous of Judah, and Judah will not harass Ephraim.
In that day you will say: “I will give You thanks, Adonai, for though You were angry with me, Your anger is turned away, and You comfort me.
But now, set your heart back from this day onward. Before stone was set upon stone in the Temple of Adonai,
Is there still seed in the storehouse? Also the vine, the fig tree, the pomegranate and the olive tree—are they still bearing fruit? From this day on I am going to bless you.”