Jeremiah 31:18

I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus; Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke: turn thou me, and I shall be turned; for thou art the Lord my God.

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 31:9 Related theme

Jeremiah 31:9 describes God leading Ephraim back with weeping – the restoration God promises in response to Ephraim's plea here.

Jeremiah 2:30 shows Israel rejecting correction when struck—a stark contrast to Ephraim's humble acceptance here.

Jeremiah 3:22 has the same call to return and response: 'Return... Yes, we will come' – mirroring Ephraim's prayer.

Jeremiah 3:25 contains a similar confession of sin and shame — reinforcing Ephraim's attitude of repentance and acknowledgment of discipline in 31:18.

Jeremiah 5:3 describes a people refusing to grieve or return—opposite of Ephraim's broken confession and plea for turning.

Jeremiah 17:14 has the same plea structure: 'Heal me, and I will be healed' mirrors 'Restore me, and I will return.'

Jeremiah 3:13 Related theme

Jeremiah 3:13 commands acknowledgment of guilt and return, directly mirroring Ephraim's confession and request to be restored.

Lamentations 5:21 uses nearly identical language — 'Restore us to You, O LORD, that we may be restored' — directly paralleling Ephraim's petition for restoration.

Isaiah 1:5 Contrast

Isaiah 1:5 shows Israel continuing to rebel despite punishment, contrasting sharply with Ephraim's acknowledgment and plea for restoration.

Isaiah 9:13 Contrast

Isaiah 9:13 describes a people who did not turn to God after being struck, opposite to Ephraim's repentant response here.

Isaiah 57:15-18 describes God reviving the contrite and restoring comfort—directly parallel to Ephraim's humbled cry and God's promised restoration in Jeremiah 31:18.

Isaiah 57:17 depicts Ephraim backsliding despite God's anger, contrasting with the humble turning back seen in this verse.

Revelation 3:19 presents Christ's loving discipline leading to repentance, mirroring Ephraim's response to chastisement in this verse.

Hosea 5:13 Contrast

Hosea 5:13 shows Ephraim turning to Assyria for healing instead of God, contrasting with the plea to the Lord in this verse.

Hosea 5:15 Parallel

In Hosea 5:15, God says He will withdraw until they admit guilt – the same repentant seeking Ephraim expresses here.

Hosea 6:1 Parallel

Hosea 6:1 echoes Ephraim's call: 'Come, let us return to the LORD' – the same repentant plea for restoration after discipline.

Hosea 6:2 Parallel

Hosea 6:2 promises revival and restoration after two days – the healing Ephraim asks for in his prayer.

Hosea 10:11 Parallel

Hosea 10:11 also images Ephraim as a heifer under yoke—here disciplined for stubbornness, there trained but yoked.

Hosea 11:8 Parallel

In Hosea 11:8, God's heart turns for Ephraim just as Ephraim turns in repentance—a mutual movement of mercy and contrition.

Hosea 11:9 Related theme

Hosea 11:9 assures that God will not destroy Ephraim because He is holy—fulfilling the hope behind Ephraim's prayer for turning.

Hosea 14:4-8 promises healing and renewal for Israel after backsliding—the restoration Ephraim cries out for in Jeremiah.

Zephaniah 3:2 describes Jerusalem refusing correction, opposite to Ephraim's acceptance of discipline and desire to return.

Luke 15:20 Parallel

Luke 15:20 shows the father running to embrace the returning son – embodying God's welcome of repentant Ephraim.

Psalm 80:7 Parallel

Psalm 80:7 repeats the refrain 'Restore us'—another parallel to Ephraim's request for restoration.

Psalm 80:19 Parallel

Psalm 80:19 again pleads 'Restore us'—the same shuv root, highlighting God as the restorer Ephraim calls on.

Psalm 85:4 Parallel

In Psalm 85:4, the same plea for national restoration echoes Ephraim's cry — both ask God to turn and restore His people from discipline.

Proverbs 3:11 echoes the acceptance of divine discipline seen in Ephraim's submission here, urging not to despise the Lord's reproof.

Psalm 102:20 explicitly states God hears groans of prisoners and sets them free—mirroring Ephraim's cry and God's promise of restoration.

Psalm 80:3 Parallel

Psalm 80:3 cries 'Restore us'—the same Hebrew root (shuv) as Ephraim's plea for restoration here.

Psalm 32:9 Parallel

Psalm 32:9 warns against being like a horse without understanding, directly paralleling Ephraim's self-description as a 'bull untamed' needing discipline.

Job 34:31 Allusion

Job 34:31 quotes someone saying 'I have borne chastisement,' directly matching Ephraim's admission of discipline.

Ezekiel 33:11 reveals God's desire for the wicked to turn and live — the very restoration Ephraim pleads for.

Hosea 2:7 Parallel

Hosea 2:7 shows Israel deciding to return to God after chasing idols — mirroring Ephraim's 'Restore me, and I will return'.

Ezekiel 24:13 describes refusal to be cleansed despite God's efforts — contrasting with Ephraim's humble acceptance of discipline and turning back.

2 Chronicles 33:12 shows Manasseh humbling himself in distress, mirroring Ephraim's humbled confession here.

2 Chronicles 6:37 repeats the same repentance prayer from Solomon, strongly paralleling Ephraim's confession and plea.

Hosea 14:8 Allusion

Hosea 14:8 directly addresses Ephraim: God will answer and care for him — the very restoration Ephraim pleads for.

Jonah 3:10 Parallel

Jonah 3:10 shows God relenting when Nineveh turns from evil — parallel to God hearing Ephraim's repentance and promising restoration.

In 1 Kings 8:47, Solomon's prayer includes repentance after captivity, directly paralleling Ephraim's plea for restoration.

In Zechariah 1:3, God calls 'Turn unto me, and I will turn unto you' — directly echoing Ephraim's plea 'turn thou me, and I shall be turned'.

Leviticus 26:40 Historical context

Leviticus 26:40 ties confession of sin to covenant restoration — providing the covenantal backdrop for Ephraim's repentant prayer in 31:18.

In Isaiah 30:18, God longs to be gracious, echoing the promise of restoration after discipline. Both show God ready to restore the repentant.

Psalm 119:59 speaks of turning steps to God's statutes—similar to Ephraim's stated intent to return after being disciplined.

Psalm 119:67 directly links affliction before obeying—exactly matching Ephraim's experience of discipline leading to repentance.

Isaiah 57:18 promises healing and restoration for the contrite, directly answering Ephraim's plea to be restored after discipline.

Ezekiel 18:28 echoes the same repentance principle: a person who turns from sin will live — mirroring Ephraim's confession of turning back to God.

Proverbs 29:1 warns that ignoring rebukes brings destruction—contrasting Ephraim who repents under discipline.

Lamentations 3:27-30 encourages bearing the yoke in silence—Ephraim learns this as an unruly calf accepting discipline.

Deuteronomy 21:18 describes a son who does not respond to discipline, contrasting with Ephraim's acknowledgment of discipline here.

Proverbs 23:35 describes a drunkard who feels no pain from beatings—Ephraim feels the discipline and responds, contrasting insensitivity.

Hosea 5:12 Parallel

Hosea 5:12 describes God's consuming judgment on Ephraim like a moth, the very chastisement Ephraim acknowledges here.

Isaiah 42:3 Parallel

Isaiah 42:3 shows God's gentleness with the broken, reflecting the mercy Ephraim seeks after being disciplined like a bruised reed.

Isaiah 1:19 Parallel

Isaiah 1:19 promises blessing for willing obedience—Ephraim's repentance shows willingness, so this aligns with the condition for blessing.

Ezekiel 14:6 Related theme

Ezekiel 14:6 calls for repentance and turning from idols, paralleling Ephraim's turning back to God after discipline.

2 Timothy 2:25 Related theme

In 2 Timothy 2:25, Paul notes God may grant repentance—same divine initiative Ephraim prays for in being restored.

Isaiah 31:6 Parallel

Isaiah 31:6 calls Israel to return to God, mirroring Ephraim's plea to return after discipline. Both emphasize repentance and turning back.

Psalm 119:176 uses the lost sheep image—Ephraim is like an unruly calf; both speak of straying and need for restoration.

Hosea 14:3 Parallel

Hosea 14:3 is a prayer renouncing idols and trusting God — similar to Ephraim acknowledging the LORD as his God.

Job 5:17 Parallel

Job 5:17 declares the blessedness of God's correction—giving theological weight to the chastening Ephraim now acknowledges.

Job 33:27 Parallel

Job 33:27 describes a repentant person confessing sin—similar to Ephraim's acknowledgment of discipline and plea for restoration in Jeremiah 31:18.

Job 33:28 Parallel

Job 33:28 speaks of redemption from the pit—parallel to Ephraim's plea to be brought back and restored after discipline.

Psalm 107:13 shows crying to the Lord in trouble and being saved—parallel to Ephraim's cry for restoration after discipline.

Psalm 94:12 Parallel

Psalm 94:12 blesses those whom God chastens and teaches—affirming the purpose of the discipline Ephraim experienced.

Daniel 9:13 Contrast

Daniel 9:13 confesses failure to turn despite disaster — contrasting with Ephraim's turning and plea for restoration.

Ezekiel 36:31 Related theme

Ezekiel 36:31 describes the same self-loathing after discipline — Israel will remember their sins, just as Ephraim confesses here.

Ezekiel 20:43 Related theme

In Ezekiel 20:43, Israel remembers and loathes their sins after discipline — parallel to Ephraim's remorse and plea for restoration.