“Be thou instructed, O Jerusalem, lest my soul depart from thee; lest I make thee desolate, a land not inhabited.”
The Lord's final attempt: 'Let me be clear about this: though formerly I showed you care, you rejected it. Now take note: I am about to lay before you what comes next, says the Lord.' This verse (interpretation varies by translation) emphasizes God's previous care ('I showed you care') contrasted with rejection ('you rejected it'). The announcement 'I am about to lay before you what comes next' indicates that a shift is occurring: from warning to judgment, from opportunity to consequence. Theologically, this verse marks a transition point: the period of warning and offer of repentance is ending; judgment is about to commence.
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