Isa 48:1 | MHM | STEP | God's Expostulation with His People. In this section, God speaks to the people of Israel about their empty religious claims and warns them not to trust in outward appearances alone. He reminds them that he has always told them what would happen, both good and bad, so they would know he is the true God. God also explains why he gave so many warnings and prophecies: to keep them from pride, idolatry, and excuses, even though he knew how stubborn and disobedient they could be. v. 1 : The prophet calls out to the Jews who claim to belong to God. They are the house of Jacob and use the name Israel , which is a name of honor. They come from the tribe of Judah, speak proudly about their connection to the Lord , and often mention the God of Israel. They even call themselves people of the holy city and trust in the God of Israel, saying, The Lord of hosts is his name (Micah 3:11 ). But all this is just for show. They are not sincere; their words and actions do not match their hearts.

‏ Isaiah 48:1

God's Expostulation with His People.

In this section, God speaks to the people of Israel about their empty religious claims and warns them not to trust in outward appearances alone. He reminds them that he has always told them what would happen, both good and bad, so they would know he is the true God. God also explains why he gave so many warnings and prophecies: to keep them from pride, idolatry, and excuses, even though he knew how stubborn and disobedient they could be.

v. 1: The prophet calls out to the Jews who claim to belong to God. They are the house of Jacob and use the name Israel, which is a name of honor. They come from the tribe of Judah, speak proudly about their connection to the Lord, and often mention the God of Israel. They even call themselves people of the holy city and trust in the God of Israel, saying, The Lord of hosts is his name (Micah 3:11 ^a). But all this is just for show. They are not sincere; their words and actions do not match their hearts.