I drew them with gentle cords, With bands of love, And I was to them as those who take the yoke from their neck. I stooped and fed them.
Hosea 11:4
Surrounding context
11:3 "I taught Ephraim to walk, Taking them by their arms; But they did not know that I healed them.
11:4 I drew them with gentle cords, With bands of love, And I was to them as those who take the yoke from their neck. I stooped and fed them.
11:5 "He shall not return to the land of Egypt; But the Assyrian shall be his king, Because they refused to repent.