Israel was created by God, without God there would have been no nation of Israel. Just as without God there would be no humankind at all. Israel, as with all mankind, was loved by God, and Israel was brought out of Egypt at the Exodus.
God frequently called to Israel, but the more He called the more they worshipped idols (the Baals). Everything good that Israel had came from the Lord, just as everything good any of us has comes from the Lord.
Since they chose not to have the protection of the Lord, they would end up in captivity, with many of them dying by the sword. This would be the consequence of their choice. Likewise, it says in Romans 1 that God gave man over to his evil desires.
Then we get a sudden change in verse 8: "How can I give you up.." God would indeed save them.
So what is all this about? We need to understand that the horror and revulsion at Israel's sin is real, just as God's revulsion at our sin is real. Yet despite this He chose to save us.
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