Jeremias 3:11

11 O SENHOR me disse: “Israel, a infiel, é melhor do que Judá, a traidora.

Jeremias 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.

Jeremias 3:11 In-Context

9 E, por ter feito pouco caso da imoralidade, Judá contaminou a terra, cometendo adultério com ídolos de pedra e madeira.

10 Apesar de tudo isso, sua irmã Judá, a traidora, não voltou para mim de todo o coração, mas sim com fingimento”, declara o SENHOR.

11 O SENHOR me disse: “Israel, a infiel, é melhor do que Judá, a traidora.

12 Vá e proclame esta mensagem para os lados do norte:“Volte, ó infiel Israel”, declara o SENHOR,“Não mais franzirei a testa cheio de ira contra você,pois eu sou fiel”, declara o SENHOR,“Não ficarei irado para sempre.

13 Mas reconheça o seu pecado:você se rebelou contra o SENHOR, o seu Deus,e ofereceu os seus favores a deuses estranhos,debaixo de toda árvore verdejante,e não me obedeceu”,declara o SENHOR.