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 maldad, 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.