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As the thief is ashamed when he is found, so is the house of Israel ashamed; they, their kings, their princes, and their priests, and their prophets;
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The Shame of Exposure
Commentators explain that Israel's shame was like that of a thief who is caught, not one who is truly repentant. Their sin of idolatry was so public and undeniable that they could no longer hide it with excuses. This highlights a superficial shame that comes from being found out, rather than a deep, godly sorrow for the sin itself.
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Jeremiah
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19th Century
Anglican
As the thief ... —The words point to the sense of shame as already felt, and as therefore bringing with it the possibility of repe…
Baptist
So is the house of Israel ashamed; they, their kings, their princes, and their priests, and their prophets, Saying to a stock, Thou art my fath…
16th Century
Protestant
Some render the words in the future tense, "So ashamed shall be the house of Israel," etc.; and they think that the Prophet is speaking here of the…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
As the thief is ashamed when be is found Taken in the fact, or convicted of it; that is, as the Targum explains it, …
Presbyterian
Despite all their advantages, Israel had become like the wild vine that bears poisonous fruit. People are often as much under the power of their un…
13th Century
Catholic
Here, he removes their excuses.
They might bring up the neglect of the farmer. Against this, he says, I have planted…
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