KJV ORIGINAL
But thou hast not called upon me, O Jacob; but thou hast been weary of me, O Israel.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But you have not called out to me, Jacob; instead, you have grown tired of me, Israel.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is pointing out that His people have stopped praying to Him and have become weary of their relationship with Him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during Israel's time in Babylonian exile, when the people had turned away from God and were facing the consequences of their disobedience. Isaiah is delivering God's message of both judgment and hope to a nation that had abandoned their covenant relationship. The names Jacob and Israel both refer to the same people - the descendants of Abraham through Jacob, whose name was changed to Israel.
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