The high places also of Aven, the sin of Israel, shall be destroyed: the thorn and the thistle shall come up on their altars; and they shall say to the mountains, Cover us; and to the hills, Fall on us.
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Interpretation
A vine is only valuable for its fruit; but Israel now brought no fruit to perfection. Their hearts were divided.
Glossary
- Aven Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Beitin.