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They will come with weeping. I will lead them with petitions. I will cause them to walk by rivers of waters, in a straight way in which they won’t stumble; for I am a father to Israel. Ephraim is my firstborn.
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Verse 9. Shall, or “came” into captivity. Baruch 6:6. Psalms 125:6. Isaiah 66:20.—Way. They shall find every accommodation, and plenty of water. Isaiah 35:7 and 49:10.—Born. Chal. “beloved.” I will treat the ten tribes as well as Juda. Christ inebriates his disciples with his graces. Calmet.—Ephraim shall be treated with all the love and attention shewn to the first-born. Worthington.
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