“Hear ye this, O house of Jacob, which are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Judah, which swear by the name of the Lord, and make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth, nor in righteousness.”
The prophetic address 'Hear this, O house of Jacob, who are called by the name of Israel' establishes the audience as those who bear the covenant name but may have compromised their identity through exile assimilation. The emphasis on being 'called by the name' suggests that identity alone does not ensure faithfulness—nominal allegiance differs from covenantal commitment. This verse opens a section addressing Israel's internal spiritual state, not merely external oppression. The prophet's tone implies that covenant people need reminding of their identity and obligations.
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