Hear ye this, O house of Jacob, which are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Judah, which swear by the name of the LORD, and make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth, nor in righteousness.
Listen to this, descendants of Jacob, who are called by the name Israel and come from the tribe of Judah. You make promises using the LORD's name and talk about the God of Israel, but you don't do it with honesty or right living.
God is calling out His people for claiming to follow Him while living dishonestly and without integrity.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was prophesying to the people of Judah during the 8th century BC, a time when the nation faced threats from empires like Assyria and later Babylon due to their repeated unfaithfulness to God. The "house of Jacob" refers to the descendants of Israel who claimed to follow God through rituals and oaths, but many did so without sincere hearts, as seen in their idolatry and moral failures. This verse serves as a rebuke within the broader context of Isaiah's messages, calling for genuine repentance amid national crisis.
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