Woe to my worthless shepherd, who deserts the flock! May the sword strike his arm and his right eye; may his arm be completely withered and his right eye totally blinded. This final judgment oracle pronounces woe upon the false shepherd, with specific curses that render him incapable of leadership—the right arm for striking and the right eye for seeing will be disabled. The symmetry of the curse (arm and eye) suggests comprehensive incapacitation, preventing the false shepherd from any further harm. The invocation of judgment specifically targets those who abandon their covenant responsibility, establishing that God will hold unfaithful leaders accountable. This verse concludes chapter 11 with the assurance that God's ultimate judgment will vindicate His redemptive purposes against all who subvert them.

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