3. The people of Israel were holy to the Lord,like the first fruits from his harvest.Those who tried to hurt Israel were judged guilty.Disasters struck them,’ ” says the Lord.
4. Hear the word of the Lord, family of Jacob,all you family groups of Israel.
5. This is what the Lord says:“I was fair to your ancestors,so why did they turn away from me?Your ancestors worshiped useless idolsand became useless themselves.