In this chapter, we see a term for Israel that is rarely used, Jesurun. It means "upright one" and according to some scholars is a term of affection. Others see it as God saying "Gentlemen" as what that would mean in old English. Whichever way you look at it God is giving the people of Israel a title which at times doesn't match their actions at all. However, God has promised to blot out their sins and thus we could say that due to God's work, they match the name they have been given.
God in the New Testament has promised this forgiveness for whoever calls on him, Romans 10:9-13. God will restore us the people he wants us to be, the bearers of His image.
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