but the Lord was gracious to them, had compassion on them, and turned towards them because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He was not willing to destroy them. Even now he has not banished them from his presence.
Lamentations 3:32 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Even if he causes suffering, he will show compassion according to the abundance of his faithful love. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion According to the multitude of his mercies. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But though He causes grief, yet will He be moved to compassion according to the multitude of His loving-kindness and tender mercy. American Standard Version (1901) For though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses. Common English Bible Although he has caused grief, he will show compassion in measure with his covenant loyalty. Catholic Public Domain Version CAPH. For, if he has cast down, he will also have compassion, according to the multitude of his mercies. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Caph. For if he hath cast off, he will also have mercy, according to the multitude of his mercies. |
but the Lord was gracious to them, had compassion on them, and turned towards them because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He was not willing to destroy them. Even now he has not banished them from his presence.
After a long time, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites groaned because of their difficult labour, they cried out, and their cry for help because of the difficult labour ascended to God.
Then the Lord said, ‘I have observed the misery of my people in Egypt, and have heard them crying out because of their oppressors. I know about their sufferings,
You disputed with Israel by banishing and driving her away. He removed her with his severe storm on the day of the east wind.
‘I deserted you for a brief moment, but I will take you back with abundant compassion.
Isn’t Ephraim a precious son to me, 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.
Because of the Lord’s faithful love we do not perish, for his mercies never end.
How can I give you up, Ephraim? How can I surrender you, Israel? How can I make you like Admah? How can I treat you like Zeboiim? I have had a change of heart; my compassion is stirred!
This is what the Lord says: Though they are strong and numerous, they will still be mowed down, and he will pass away. Though I have punished you, , I will punish you no longer.
So he got up and went to his father. But while the son was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran, threw his arms round his neck, and kissed him.
So they got rid of the foreign gods among them and worshipped the Lord, and he became weary of Israel’s misery.