The conclusion—'Your first ancestor sinned, and your interpreters transgressed against me'—traces Israel's problems to foundational failures in their tradition. The reference to ancestral sin (likely Judah and Israel's founders) and false interpreters (perhaps corrupt prophets or priests) establishes that Israel's unfaithfulness runs deep in their history. The expansion beyond individual current sins to systemic historical failure suggests that restoration requires healing of the entire tradition. This verse prepares for the next chapter's discussion of idolatry and reformation.

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