Jeremiah 3:20 · KJV

"Surely as a wife treacherously departeth from her husband, so have ye dealt treacherously with me, O house of Israel, saith the LORD."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁸In those days the house of Judah shall walk with the house of Israel, and they shall come together out of the land of the north to the land that I have given for an inheritance unto your fathers.

¹⁹But I said, How shall I put thee among the children, and give thee a pleasant land, a goodly heritage of the hosts of nations? and I said, Thou shalt call me, My father; and shalt not turn away from me.

²⁰Surely as a wife treacherously departeth from her husband, so have ye dealt treacherously with me, O house of Israel, saith the LORD.

²¹A voice was heard upon the high places, weeping and supplications of the children of Israel: for they have perverted their way, and they have forgotten the LORD their God.

²²Return, ye backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings. Behold, we come unto thee; for thou art the LORD our God.

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Reflection Questions

How does the metaphor of unfaithfulness challenge your view of sin?

What does it mean for you to remain faithful in your commitments?

When have you felt the weight of betrayal in your relationships?

Life Application

faith

Reflect on your commitments to God and how you can strengthen your faithfulness to Him.

relationships

Consider how you can rebuild trust in relationships where there has been betrayal.

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