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I. THE CONDESCENSION OF CHRIST IN CALLING HIMSELF THE HUSBAND OF HIS CHURCH. This appears if we consider that —

1. She is a debtor.

2. Deformed (Isaiah 1:6).

3. A prostitute (Jeremiah 3:1, 2).

4. An enemy.

II. THE PROPERTIES OF THIS RELATION.

1. Righteousness.

2. Judgment.

3. Loving-kindness.

4. Mercies.

5. For ever.

6. Faithfulness.

III. THE EXPERIENCE SHE HAS OF THIS RELATION. "Thou shalt know." "Know" signifies —

1. To choose (Amos 3:2).

2. To delight in (Psalm 1:6).

3. To be familiar with (2 Samuel 3:25).

(H. Foster.)

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KJV: I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness: and thou shalt know the LORD.

WEB: I will even betroth you to me in faithfulness; and you shall know Yahweh.