But the Lord was kind to the Israelites. The Lord had mercy and turned to the Israelites. Why? Because of his Agreement with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The Lord would not destroy the Israelites or throw them away yet.
Lamentations 3:32 - Easy To Read Version When the Lord punishes,\par he also has mercy.\par He has mercy because of his great love\par and kindness.\par 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 kind to the Israelites. The Lord had mercy and turned to the Israelites. Why? Because of his Agreement with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The Lord would not destroy the Israelites or throw them away yet.
God’s love for his followers\par is as high above us\par as heaven is above the earth.\par
God was angry,\par so the decision was “death.”\par But he showed his love,\par and gave me “life.”\par At night,\par I lay crying.\par The next morning,\par I was happy and singing!\par
But God was merciful.\par He forgave them for their sins.\par And he did not destroy them.\par Many times God controlled his anger.\par He didn‘t let himself become too angry.\par
A long time passed and that king of Egypt died. But the people of Israel were still forced to work very hard. They cried for help, and God heard them.
Then the Lord said, “I have seen the troubles my people have suffered in Egypt. And I have heard their cries when the Egyptians hurt them. I know about their pain.
The Lord will settle his argument with Israel by sending her far away. The Lord will speak harshly to Israel. His words will burn like the hot desert wind.
God says,\par “I left you,\par but only for a short time.\par I will gather you to me again.\par And I will show you great kindness.\par
\{God says,\}\par “You know that Ephraim {\cf2\super [255]} is my dear son.\par I love that child.\par Yes, I often criticized Ephraim,\par but I still think about him.\par I love him very much.\par And I really do want to comfort him.”\par This message is from the Lord.\par
The Lord’s love and kindness never ends. {\cf2\super [22]} \par His compassion never ends.\par
“Ephraim, {\cf2\super [121]} I don’t want to give you up.\par Israel, I want to protect you.\par I don’t want to make you like Admah! {\cf2\super [122]} \par I don’t want to make you like Zeboiim! {\cf2\super [123]} \par I am changing my mind.\par My love for you is too strong.\par
The Lord said these things \{to Judah\}:\par “The people of Assyria are at full strength.\par They have many soldiers.\par But they will all be cut down.\par They will all be finished.\par My people, I made you suffer.\par But I will make you suffer no more.\par
Then the people of Israel threw away the foreign gods. They started worshiping the Lord again. So the Lord felt sorry for them when he saw them suffering.