jeremiah 3:11 And the LORD said unto me, The backsliding Israel hath justified herself more than treacherous Judah.

jeremiah 3:11 And the LORD said to me, "Faithless Israel has proved herself more righteous than treacherous Judah.

11. justified herself--has been made to appear almost just (that is, comparatively innocent) by the surpassing guilt of Judah, who adds hypocrisy and treachery to her sin; and who had the example of Israel to warn her, but in vain (compare Eze 16:51; 23:11).
more than--in comparison with.

jeremiah 3:11 And the LORD said to me, "Faithless Israel has proved herself more righteous than treacherous Judah.

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