The Prophet then shows in these words that those who cried in this way indiscriminately to God and to idols were not touched by a true and sincere …

Then shall the cities of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem That is, the inhabitants of th…

Evil pursues sinners, and entangles them in snares from which they cannot free themselves. Now, in their distress, their many gods and many altars …

1. Here, he threatens an inescapable punishment for incorrigible guilt.

   1. He speaks of the punishment: behold I