21 And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.



Ver. 21. And I gave her space to repent] "In space comes grace" proves not always a true proverb. They that defer the work, and say that men may repent hereafter, say truly, but not safely. The branch that bears not timely fruit is cut off. Joh_15:2. The ground that yields not a seasonable and suitable return is nigh unto cursing, Heb_6:8. The chick that comes not at the clucking of the hen becomes a prey to the kite, &c.