Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the LORD said unto me, The backsliding Israel hath justified herself more than treacherous Judah.

Bible References

The backsliding

Jeremiah 3:8
I saw that even though I had sent unfaithful Israel away for all her adulteries and had given her a divorce decree, her treacherous sister Judah didn't fear, and she, too, committed adultery.
Hosea 4:16
For Israel is as obstinate as a stubborn mule! Nevertheless, will not the LORD feed them like a lamb in a broad pasture?
Hosea 11:7
My people are determined to turn away from me; though they call to the Most High, no one is worshiping.

Justified

Ezekiel 16:47
It wasn't just that you lived like they did and committed their detestable practices, but in just a little while your behavior led you to become more corrupt than they were!"
Ezekiel 23:11
"Her sister Oholibah saw this, but she was more corrupt in her lust and sexual immorality than her sister had been in her own sexual immorality.

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