And the Lord said unto me,.... To the Prophet Jeremiah, as in Jer 3:6 and at or about the same time:the backsliding Israel hath justified herself more than treacherous Judah; that is, was comparatively more righteous; of the two she appeared the most righteous; though neither of them could vindicate their conduct, or justify themselves before God; see Lu 18:14.
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Jeremiah 3:11
Jeremiah 3:11
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