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
Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: …
For the children of Israel and the children of Judah have only done evil before me from their youth: for …
I spake unto thee in thy prosperity; but thou saidst, I will not hear. This hath been thy manner from …
We lie down in our shame, and our confusion covereth us: for we have sinned against the Lord our God, …
And said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee, my God: for …
And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon …
But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for …
And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to …
His bones are full of the sin of his youth, which shall lie down with him in the dust.