However, it should be noted that the Lord describes this as a time of discipline for His people. He says of Jacob, “Though I completely destroy all the nations among which I scatter you, I will not completely destroy you. I will discipline you but only with justice; I will not let you go entirely unpunished.”
Sinabi Niya tungkol kay Jacob, "Nilimot ka ng lahat na mangingibig sa iyo; hindi ka nila hinahanap: sapagka't sinugatan kita ng sugat ng kaaway, ng parusa ng mabagsik; dahil sa kalakhan ng iyong kasamaan, sapagka't ang iyong mga kasalanan ay dumami."