1. If a man divorces his wifeand she leaves him to marry another,can he ever return to her? Wouldn’t such a land become totally defiled?But you!You have played the prostitute with many partners —can you return to Me? This is the Lord’s declaration.
2. Look to the barren heights and see.Where have you not been immoral?You sat waiting for them beside the highways like a nomad in the desert.You have defiled the landwith your prostitution and wickedness.
3. This is why the showers haven’t come —why there has been no spring rain.You have the brazen look of a prostitute and refuse to be ashamed.
4. Have you not lately called to Me, “My Father. You were my friend in my youth.
5. Will He bear a grudge forever? Will He be endlessly infuriated? ”This is what you have said,but you have done the evil thingsyou are capable of.