35. I will bring you among the nations as I brought your ancestors into the desert with Moses. There I will judge you face to face.
36. I will judge you the same way I judged your ancestors in the desert of the land of Egypt, says the Lord God.
37. I will count you like sheep and will bring you into line with my agreement.
38. I will get rid of those who refuse to obey me and who turn against me. I will bring them out of the land where they are now living, but they will never enter the land of Israel. Then you will know that I am the Lord.
39. “ ‘This is what the Lord God says: People of Israel, go serve your idols for now. But later you will listen to me; you will not continue to dishonor my holy name with your gifts and gods.