Jeremías 3:11

11 Y me dijo el SEÑOR: Se ha justificado su alma la rebelde Israel en comparación de la desleal Judá

Jeremías 3:11 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 3:11

And the Lord said unto me
To the Prophet Jeremiah, as in ( Jeremiah 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 ( Luke 18:14 ) . Judah was most to blame, because that after Israel committed idolatry, and was carried captive, she took no warning by it, but fell into the same sin; and in Manasseh's time committed greater idolatries, and more wickedness, than ever Israel did; and more than even the Amorites themselves, and other Heathen nations, had done, ( 2 Kings 21:6-11 ) and though a reformation was made in Josiah's time, it was only feignedly, it was not cordial and hearty; and therefore she is all along here charged with perfidy and treachery.

Jeremías 3:11 In-Context

9 Y sucedió que por juzgar ella cosa liviana su fornicación, la tierra fue contaminada, y adulteró con la piedra y con el leño

10 Y con todo esto, la rebelde su hermana Judá nunca se tornó a mí de todo su corazón, sino mentirosamente, dijo el SEÑOR

11 Y me dijo el SEÑOR: Se ha justificado su alma la rebelde Israel en comparación de la desleal Judá

12 Ve, y clama estas palabras hacia el aquilón, y di: Vuélvete, oh rebelde Israel, dijo el SEÑOR; no haré caer mi ira sobre vosotros, porque Misericordioso soy, dijo el SEÑOR, ni guardaré para siempre el enojo

13 Conoce, empero, tu iniquidad, porque contra el SEÑOR tu Dios te has rebelado, y tus caminos has derramado a los extraños debajo de todo árbol umbroso, y no oíste mi voz, dice el SEÑOR