You people of this generation, consider the word of the LORD:
The present generation is told to consider whether the LORD has been a wilderness or deep darkness to Israel, since they say they are free and will not come to Him.
This verse exposes the irrationality of their complaint against God.
23“How can you say, ‘I am not defiled; 24a wild donkey at home in the wilderness, 25You should have kept your feet from going bare 26As the thief is ashamed when he is caught, 27say to a tree, ‘You are my father,’ 28But where are the gods you made for yourselves? 29Why do you bring a case against Me? 30“I have struck your sons in vain; 31You people of this generation, consider the word of the LORD: 32Does a maiden forget her jewelry 33How skillfully you pursue love! 34Moreover, your skirts are stained 35you say, ‘I am innocent. 36How impulsive you are, 37Moreover, you will leave that place