Hosea 11:4
I led them with cords of kindness,
What it says
The LORD led them with cords of kindness and love, lifting the yoke and bending down to feed them.
What it is doing
This verse deepens the parental imagery to show God's tenderness in sustaining His people.
In context
1When Israel was a child, I loved him, 2But the more I called Israel, 3It was I who taught Ephraim to walk, 4I led them with cords of kindness, 5Will they not return to the land of Egypt 6A sword will flash through their cities; 7My people are bent on turning from Me.