The false confidence: 'Do not trust in deceptive words and say, "This is the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD."' This verse directly challenges the people's false confidence: the repeated phrase 'This is the temple of the LORD' represents their belief that the temple's presence guarantees God's protection. The phrase 'Do not trust in deceptive words' suggests that this formula is itself deceptive. Theologically, this verse articulates the core problem: the people believe that possession of the temple ensures God's favor, regardless of their conduct.

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