Verses 1-2
1, 2. Hear ye this Not something new, but already reiterated truths.
House of Jacob “Jacob” is the natural name of Isaac’s second son.
Called… Israel “Israel” is the spiritual name of the same person. See Genesis 32:2; Genesis 35:10. Both together is a circumlocution for Israelites or members of the ancient Church.
Waters of Judah After the revolt of the ten tribes there were, as the result of labours by the prophets in the kingdom of Israel, doubtless not a few there who constituted the remnant of the true Israel. (Elijah thought it was not so till it was divinely told him there were seven thousand of them. 1 Kings 19:18.) From among these, large numbers must have mingled with the people of Judah, so that in the exile the whole twelve tribes were more or less represented. Though the main body were of Judah, yet all vied with each on their comparative reform in Babylon and in countries thereto belonging.
Which swear by the name of the Lord Because this “swearing” did happen without living faith, such as represents the standard of life called for by Jehovah through his prophet, and explains the words, not in truth, nor in righteousness, herein his people deserved rebuke and warning.
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