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. John 15:2. The ground that yields not a seasonable and suitable return is nigh unto cursing, Hebrews 6:8. The chick that comes not at the clucking of the hen becomes a prey to the kite, &c.