O the hope of Israel, the saviour thereof in time of trouble, why shouldest thou be as a stranger in the land, and as a wayfaring man that turneth aside to tarry for a night?
(Jeremiah 17:13) (Jeremiah 17:13).
Hope of Israel. The reference is, not to the faith of Israel, which had almost ceased but to the promise and everlasting covenant of God. None but the true Israel made God their "hope."
Why shouldest thou be as a stranger in the land, and as a wayfaring man that turneth aside to tarry for a night. The traveler cares little for the land he tarries but a night in; but thou hast promised to dwell always in the midst of thy people (2 Chronicles 33:7-8; Psalms 132:14). Maurer translates, 'spreadeth'-namely, his tent.