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For Israel is not forsaken, nor Judah, of his God, of Yahweh of Hosts; though their land is full of guilt against the Holy One of Israel.
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Not Widowed, Just Disciplined
Commentators explain that the verse uses the powerful metaphor of widowhood. While Israel's exile made them feel abandoned by God, their divine "husband," the prophet insists they are not truly widowed. This was a temporary, disciplinary separation, not a final divorce. God's covenant relationship remained intact, and He was ready to forgive and restore His people.
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Jeremiah
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19th Century
Anglican
Israel hath not been forsaken. —Better, widowed. The participle is from the word that commonly represents the id…
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet here shows why God had resolved to treat the Babylonians with so much severity: specifically, because He would be the avenger of His ow…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For Israel [has] not [been] forsaken, nor Judah of his God , of the Lord of hosts Tha…
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Presbyterian
The particulars of this prophecy are dispersed and interwoven, and the same themes are left and then returned to. Babylon is abundant in treasures,…
