Jeremiah 2:11

a nation i.e. a heathen nation.

which yet are no gods Therefore it need not have occasioned surprise, if their worshippers had at some time deserted them. Heathen nations are loyal to their gods, unreal though they be. For reference to the question whether Jeremiah was a -speculative," or only a practical, monotheist, see Intr. ii. § 3 (a).

their glory Jehovah, Whose very nature is glory, makes that glory known to Israel as His chosen people, and gives them a share in it. Cp. Deuteronomy 10:21; also 1 Samuel 4:21; Psalms 106:20.

be horribly afraid lit. shudder, bristle with horror.