There is a clear distinction between verses 11–12 and verses 13–15; they are separate messages and they should be made separate paragraphs.* They do, however, have one strong central theme, that after its destruction Israel will some day be restored. That restoration is described as a political renewal in verses 11–12 and as a blessing of the land in verses 13–15. The Lord is the speaker throughout the section, but it is not clear to whom he is speaking. In some languages it will be
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