Jeremiah 3:21

A voice is heard on the plains, the weeping and pleading of the people of Israel! 1 For they have changed their ways; they have forgotten Yahweh their God. 1

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A voice was heard upon the high places, weeping and supplications of the children of Israel: for they have perverted their way, and they have forgotten the LORD their God.

In Context

20But like a woman faithless to her husband, 1 you have betrayed me, house of Israel—this is Yahweh's declaration.” 1

22“Return, faithless people! I will heal you of treachery!” 1 “Behold! We will come to you, for you are Yahweh our God!

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Cross References

Numbers 22:32The angel of Yahweh said to him, “Why have you struck your donkey these three times? Look, I have come as someone hostile to you because your actions before me have been wicked.

Proverbs 10:9He who walks in integrity walks in safety, 1 but the one who makes his ways crooked, he will be found out. 1

Isaiah 15:2They have gone up to the temple, the people of Dibon went up to the heights to weep; 1 Moab laments over Nebo and over Medeba. 1 All their heads are shaved bare and all their beards are cut off. 1

Jeremiah 2:32Will a virgin forget her jewelry, a bride her veils? 1 Yet my people have forgotten me for days without number! 1

Jeremiah 30:15Why do you call for help for your injury? Your pain is incurable. 1 Because of your many iniquities, your innumerable sins, I have done these things to you. 1

Jeremiah 31:18“I have certainly heard Ephraim sorrowing, 'You punished me, and I have been punished like an untrained calf. 1 Bring me back and I will be brought back, for you are Yahweh my God. 1

Matthew Henry on Jeremiah 3:21-25

Israel Returning to God; Israel Encouraged in Their Return. ( b. c. 620.) 20 Surely as a wife treacherously departeth from her husband, so have ye dealt treacherously with me, O house of Israel, saith the Lord . 21 A voice was heard upon the high places, weeping and supplications of the children of Israel: for they have perverted their way, and they have forgotten the Lord their God. 22 Return, ye backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings. Behold, we come unto thee; for thou art the Lord our God. 23… Read the whole commentary →

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