The accusation that though the LORD has disciplined and strengthened their arms, they devise evil against the LORD suggests that divine strengthening has been interpreted as opportunity for continued transgression rather than as invitation to return. The perversion of divine gift into occasion for greater sin demonstrates the depth of Israel's depravity and ingratitude. This verse emphasizes that the continuation of divine favor despite apostasy does not produce repentance but rather encourages further transgression.

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