Jeremiah 31:19
Surely after that I was turned, I repented; and after that I was instructed, I smote upon my thigh: I was ashamed, yea, even confounded, because I did bear the reproach of my youth.
Context
This verse from Jeremiah Chapter 31 connects to 10 cross-references. The Book of Consolation continues with lyrical promises: God loves Israel with everlasting love. Ephraim's mourning turns to comforting: 'Rachel weeping for her children who are no more' will cease as they return. The new covenant promise: God will write …
Other Translations
Surely after that I was turned, I repented; and after that I was instructed, I smote upon my thigh: I was ashamed, yea, even confounded, because I did bear the reproach of my youth.
For after my turning back I repented, And after my being instructed I struck on the thigh, I have been ashamed, I have also blushed, For I have borne the reproach of my youth.
Truly, after I had been turned, I had regret for my ways; and after I had got knowledge, I made signs of sorrow: I was put to shame, truly, I was covered with shame, because I had to undergo the shame of my early years.
Cross References
And that I also have walked contrary unto them, and have brought them into the land of their enemies; if …
Then will I remember my covenant with Jacob, and also my covenant with Isaac, and also my covenant with Abraham …
And shalt return unto the Lord thy God, and shalt obey his voice according to all that I command thee …
And the Lord thy God will circumcise thine heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love the Lord thy …
And thou shalt return and obey the voice of the Lord, and do all his commandments which I command thee …
And said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee, my God: for …
For thou writest bitter things against me, and makest me to possess the iniquities of my youth.
His bones are full of the sin of his youth, which shall lie down with him in the dust.
Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness’ …
Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: …