Do Not Break Faith: This third address is different in form from the others in the book, and it includes several obscure Hebrew phrases and sentences. In the prophet’s opening statement he speaks initially in the first person plural as one of the people (v. 10). He then goes on to accuse Judah (in the third person, vv. 11–12) and his audience (in the second person, vv. 13–15). He quotes the Lord’s word in verse 16. This address ends with an admonition, while the others conclude with either judgment or promise. Yet this address does follow the usual pattern of raising and answering the audience’s question (v. 14). It also moves from the broad subject of the opening statement—breaking faith with other members of the covenant people—to concrete instances from everyday life, specifically here …