God's promise "I will punish them for their ways and repay them for their deeds" articulates the divine accountability that awaits the priests whose corruption has poisoned Israel's spiritual life and led the people away from knowledge of God. The promise of punishment echoes the earlier formula of the covenant lawsuit, indicating that the priests will face judgment not merely for their personal sins but for the systemic corruption they have introduced into Israel's religious life. This pronouncement establishes that those who bear responsibility for teaching and guiding the people face heightened accountability for the spiritual condition of the communities they serve.

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