Then the Lord was concerned for his land. He took pity on his people.

耶和华就为自己的地发热心，怜恤他的百姓。

耶和华为自己的地发热心，怜悯他的百姓。

耶和华为自己的地发热心，怜悯他的百姓。

耶和华为自己的土地发热心，祂怜悯自己的子民。

于是耶和华为了自己的地发热心，怜恤他的子民。

耶和華就為自己的地發熱心，憐恤他的百姓。

耶和華為自己的地發熱心，憐憫他的百姓。

耶和華為自己的地發熱心，憐憫他的百姓。

耶和華為自己的土地發熱心，祂憐憫自己的子民。

於是耶和華為了自己的地發熱心，憐恤他的子民。

於是永恆主就為了自己之地發熱心，憐惜他的人民。

斯時耶和華為其地熱中、矜憫其民、

耶和華必為斯土熱中、矜憫其民、

主為其地熱中、矜憫其民、

Then the Lord was jealous for his land and took pity on his people.

Then the Lord became jealous for his land and had pity on his people.

Then the Lord will pity his people and jealously guard the honor of his land.

Then the LORD became jealous for his land and spared his people.

Then the Lord will be zealous for His land, And will have compassion for His people.

Then the Lord will be zealous for His land, And pity His people.

Then was Jehovah jealous for his land, and had pity on his people.

Then the Lord became jealous for His land and spared His people.

Then will the LORD be jealous for his land, and pity his people.

Then the LORD became zealous for his land; he had compassion on his people.

Then Yahweh was jealous for his land, And had pity on his people.

Then the angel said,“ Announce this message. Say,‘ The Lord who rules over all says,“ I am very jealous for my people in Jerusalem and Zion.

“ I am very jealous for my people in Zion. In fact, I am burning with jealousy for them.”

A father is tender and kind to his children. In the same way, the Lord is tender and kind to those who have respect for him.

Lord, look down from heaven. Look down from your holy and glorious throne. Where is your great love for us? Where is your power? Why don’t you show us your tender love and concern?

When they suffered, he suffered with them. He sent his angel to save them. He set them free because he is loving and kind. He lifted them up and carried them. He did it again and again in days long ago.

As you know, we think that people who don’t give up are blessed. You have heard that Job was patient. And you have seen what the Lord finally did for him. The Lord is full of tender mercy and loving concern.

“ People from other lands will rebuild your walls. Their kings will serve you. When I was angry with you, I struck you. But now I will show you my tender love.

They made him jealous by serving false gods. They made him angry by worshiping statues of gods. He hated those gods.

The Lord loves us very much. So we haven’t been completely destroyed. His loving concern never fails.

Aren’t the people of Ephraim my dear children? Aren’t they the children I take delight in? I often speak against them. But I still remember them. So my heart longs for them. I love them with a tender love,” announces the Lord.

Then they got rid of the false gods that were among them. They served the Lord. And he couldn’t stand to see Israel suffer anymore.

The Lord continues,“ People of Ephraim, how can I give you up? Israel, how can I hand you over to your enemies? Can I destroy you as I did the town of Admah? Can I treat you like Zeboyim? My heart is stirred inside me. It is filled with pity for you.I will not be so angry with you anymore. I will not completely destroy you again. After all, I am God. I am not a mere man. I am the Holy One among you. I will not direct my anger against their cities.

The Lord will march out like a mighty warrior. He will stir up his anger like a soldier getting ready to fight. He will shout the battle cry. And he will win the battle over his enemies.

But the Lord’ s love for those who have respect for him lasts for ever and ever. Their children’s children will know that he always does what is right.

So he got up and went to his father.“ While the son was still a long way off, his father saw him. He was filled with tender love for his son. He ran to him. He threw his arms around him and kissed him.

You nations, be full of joy. Be joyful together with God’s people. The Lord will get even with his enemies. He will pay them back for killing those who serve him. He will wipe away the sin of his land and people.

The Lord will come to the aid of his people. He’ll show tender love to those who serve him. He will know when their strength is gone. He’ll see that no one at all is left.