“I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love: and I was to them as they that take off the yoke on their jaws, and I laid meat unto them.”
The description of God leading Israel with cords of compassion and bands of love suggests that the bond between God and Israel has been characterized by tender mercy rather than harsh coercion. The removal of the yoke from Israel's jaws and the stooping to feed them indicates God's solicitous care for Israel. This verse emphasizes the grace underlying the covenant relationship, suggesting that Israel's judgment is the more tragic because it represents a rejection of unmerited grace.
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