Verse 9
9. By this—exile of Israel (the "sending away," :-).
purged—expiated [HORSLEY].
all the fruit—This is the whole benefit designed to be brought about by the chastisement; namely, the removal of his (Israel's) sin (namely, object of idolatry; Deuteronomy 9:21; Hosea 10:8).
when he—Jehovah; at the destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar, His instrument. The Jews ever since have abhorred idolatry (compare Hosea 10:8- :).
not stand up—shall rise no more [HORSLEY].
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