1)

What is the significance that Hashem called her an abandoned woman?

1.

Radak: You are unlike a widow. Your Husband lives forever! Rather, you are like a woman whose husband was angry at her, and abandoned her for many days.

2.

Malbim: While in Galus, you are like an abandoned woman. She is "Atzuvas Ru'ach" because her husband abandoned her.

2)

Why does it say "[v'Eshes Ne'urim] Ki Sima'es"?

1.

Rashi: When she is despised, sometimes he is a little angry at her.

2.

Radak: Do not say that He will abandon you forever, for he despised you. You are a wife of youth; her husband does not despise her forever.

3.

Malbim: While you were still in your land, you were despised for your evil deeds.

3)

Why does it conclude "Amar Elokecha"?

1.

Malbim: This was while He was still Elokecha, before He abandoned you.

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