Jacob 6:4
1830 Edition
And how merciful is our God unto us: for he remembereth the House of Israel, both roots and branches; and he stretches forth his hands unto them, all the day long: and they are a stiffnecked, and a gainsaying people; but as many as will not harden their hearts, shall be saved in the Kingdom of God.
Influences
Romans 10:21 (KJV)
But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people.
Changes
And how merciful is our God unto us:, for he remembereth the Hhouse of Israel, both roots and branches; and he stretches forth his hands unto them, all the day long:; and they are a stiffnecked, and a gainsaying people; but as many as will not harden their hearts, shall be saved in the Kkingdom of God.
Simple English
Our God is kind to us! He remembers Israel, both the roots and branches. He reaches out his hands to them all day long. They are stubborn and argue with him. But those who don’t make their hearts hard will be saved in God’s kingdom.
Paraphrase
How merciful our God is to us! He remembers Israel—roots and branches alike. All day long he reaches out to them. They’re stubborn and resistant, but everyone who doesn’t harden their heart will be saved in God’s kingdom.