THEOSISTheodoret of Cyrus
He refers to death as an abrupt conclusion and describes the sword as a vicious strike, while joy is seen as evident scarcity, and wild beasts represent cruel oppressors, with harsh places symbolizing severe and bitter suffering. In administering these judgments upon Israel, God declares that He spares some sons and daughters for salvation, so that all might recognize their profound iniquity and grasp the righteousness of the retribution; lest you, their fellow countrymen, witness their wrongdoing and hold Me accountable for the harshness of this punishment.
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God further expresses that you shall grieve over the evil that I have brought upon Jerusalem, over the wickedness I have permitted to take place there, and you will find comfort, for you will understand their actions and intentions, realizing that all My deeds have not been in vain, says the Lord God. Therefore, God affirms that He will not subject everyone to irreversible ruin, but rather, He will preserve a remnant of those destined for salvation so that through them, all may comprehend the righteousness behind the punishment administered to them.