This chapter continues using the poetic form to communicate about Yahweh's relationship to the northern kingdom of Israel.
#### Important figures of speech in this chapter ####
##### Metaphor #####
This chapter contains an extended metaphor of Israel as a male child in the care of Yahweh, his parent. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
== Rhetorical question==
Yahweh uses rhetorical questions to show his disappointment and anger at Israel's persistent rejection of him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])