Thematic Bible: Obstinate sinners often given up to
Thematic Bible
Self-delusion » Obstinate sinners often given up to
Ephraim is joined to idols,
So let him alone [to suffer the consequences].
And by unlimited seduction to evil and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing (going to perdition) because they did not welcome the Truth but refused to love it that they might be saved. Therefore God sends upon them a misleading influence, a working of error and a strong delusion to make them believe what is false,
But My people would not hearken to My voice, and Israel would have none of Me. So I gave them up to their own hearts' lust and let them go after their own stubborn will, that they might follow their own counsels.