And it shall come to pass, if they will diligently learn the ways of my people, to swear by my name, The LORD liveth; as they taught my people to swear by Baal; then shall they be built in the midst of my people.
Ver. 16. If they will diligently learn.] Heb., Learning, learn the ways of my people, chalked out unto them in my Word, and their conformity thereunto; for the lives of God's people are but the Word exemplified, they walk as patterns of the rule, and are of exemplary holiness. as Luk 1:6
To swear by my name.] In righteousness, in truth, and in judgment. as Jer 4:2
Then shall they be built,] i.e., Blest.