8:2 Israel shall {b} cry unto me, My God, we know thee.
(b) They will cry like hypocrites, but not from the heart, as their deeds declare.
8:2 Shall cry - But not sincerely.
8:1-4 When Israel was hard pressed, they would claim protection from God, but this would be disregarded. What stead will it stand in to say, My God, I know thee, if we cannot say, My God, I love thee, serve thee, and cleave to thee only?
