Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 3:7

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Or, “And I said (i. e., within myself), After she has done all these things, she will return to me.” But she did not return. Treacherous - literally, “Falsehood,” i. e., false, faithless. The character of the two sisters is plainly marked. Samaria is apostate; she abandons Yahweh’s worship altogether. Judah maintains the form only; her secret desires are set upon the orgies of pagan worship. return to 'Top of Page'

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