10 Nevertheless for all this, her rebellious sister Judah hath not returned unto me with [a]her whole heart, but feignedly, saith the Lord.

11 And the Lord said unto me, The rebellious Israel hath [b]justified herself more than the rebellious Judah.

12 Go and cry these words toward [c]the North, and say, Thou disobedient Israel, return, saith the Lord, and I will not let my wrath fall upon you: for I am merciful, saith the Lord, and I will not always keep mine anger.

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 3:10 Judah feigned for a time that she did return, as under Josiah and other good kings, but she was never truly touched, or wholly reformed, as appeared when occasion was offered by any wicked prince.
  2. Jeremiah 3:11 Israel hath not declared herself so wicked as Judah, which yet hath had more admonitions and examples to call her to repentance.
  3. Jeremiah 3:12 Whereas the Israelites were now kept in captivity by the Assyrians, to whom he promiseth mercy, if they will repent.

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