“Why then is this people of Jerusalem slidden back by a perpetual backsliding? they hold fast deceit, they refuse to return.”
Israel's persistent turning away: 'Why then have these people turned away in endless apostasy? They cling to deceit; they refuse to return.' This verse indicates that Israel's apostasy is 'endless,' not a momentary lapse but sustained, ongoing rejection of God. The phrase 'they cling to deceit' suggests that the people embrace false gods and false prophecy deliberately. The statement 'they refuse to return' establishes their persistent refusal. Theologically, this verse articulates the core problem: the people are not lost through weakness but are choosing apostasy and refusing the return that natural patterns would suggest.
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