“I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people, which walketh in a way that was not good, after their own thoughts;”
YHWH extends hands all day to a rebellious and stubborn people who walk in their own ways—a statement of divine persistent appeal despite human resistance. The image of extended hands indicates continuous offer and invitation. The description of rebellion and stubbornness establishes the community's persistent failure. The charge that they follow their own ways indicates covenantal betrayal. The continuation of divine appeal despite human resistance articulates divine patience and mercy. This verse suggests that YHWH's extended offer remains even amid human rejection.
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