Even though the rebellious Israelites rightly suffered the consequences of their own sinfulness, the Bible tells us that “during all their distress it was distressing to [God]. ” ​ — Isaiah 63: 9.
Kuigi mässumeelsed iisraellased kogesid oma pattude tagajärjel õigustatult kannatusi, teatab Piibel, et „kõigis nende ahistustes tundis ta [Jumal] ahistust ”.