VVHich are called by the name of Israel] That professe and vaunt your selves to be Israelites; but indeed are not. Romans 2:17. and Romans 9:6. Revelation 3:9.
come forth out of the waters of Judah] From the stock of Judah; Matthew 2:9. John 8:33. as streams or rivelets from a fountain. Deuteronomy 33:28. Psalms 68:26.
swear by the Name of the LORD] As professing to serve him, Chap. 19. 18. and 45. 3. and 58. 2. Jeremiah 5:2. as every nation is wont to swear by the god whom they serve and worship. Genes. 31. 53.
make mention of the God of Israel] When they swear. Exodus 23:13. Joshua 23:7.
not in truth, nor in righteousnesse] As an oath ought to be taken, and Gods name used in it. Jeremiah 4:2. whereas they use it falsly and to deceive. Jeremiah 5:2.