Bible Verses About Adoption: God is long-suffering and merciful towards the partakers of

"When that time comes," says ADONAI, "I will be God of all the clans of Isra'el, and they will be my people."

They will come weeping and praying as I bring them back. I will lead them by streams of water on smooth paths, so that they won't stumble. For I am a father to Isra'el, and Efrayim is my firstborn son."

"Isn't Efrayim my very dear son, a child who delights me so? I speak about him all the time, I can't help but recall him to mind. In sum, I deeply yearn for him; I will surely show him favor," says ADONAI.