Summary
Jeremiah 3 portrays Israel as a harlot who has abandoned its covenant with God, yet God invites it to return. The prophet laments Israel’s adulterous actions with foreign nations, describing how this has despoiled the land and withheld blessings. Despite the harsh judgment, God’s merciful heart is emphasized; He promises that if Israel turns back, His anger will be tempered. The text also contrasts Israel’s disobedience with Judah’s complicity, warning that even the more righteous nation has sinned. A vision of future restoration follows, with Israel and Judah walking together to Jerusalem, which will become the Lord’s throne and the focus of all nations’ devotion.