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Introduction to Jeremiah 2:2 Jeremiah 2:2 opens a prophetic lament recalling Israel’s early faithfulness to YHWH. The verse presents a divine remembrance of Israel’s loyalty during the Exodus, using the construct phrase חֶ֣סֶד נְעוּרַ֔יִךְ (“the devotion of your youth”). This expression carries covenantal overtones, likening Israel’s relationship with YHWH to that of a newlywed bride. Through the imagery of marriage and wilderness dependence, the verse highlights a contrast between past devotion and present rebellion. This study will analyze the construct phrase, the syntax of divine remembrance, and the theological implications of Israel’s covenantal love.… Learn Hebrew