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
This verse was spoken during Israel's exile in Babylon (6th century BC), when the people had been taken captive due to their unfaithfulness to God. Despite their punishment, many continued to claim religious identity while maintaining corrupt hearts and practices. The prophet Isaiah was addressing their hypocrisy of using God's name and religious language without genuine commitment to righteous living.
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