THEOSISCyrill of Alexandria
All the iniquities I have recounted: now their schemes have been exposed in my presence. As long as we sin in a manner that seems moderate and tolerable, as human beings with a nature inclined toward wickedness, God, in His unique humanity, does not hold it against us; for "I know our creatures, I will remember them as if they were a feather," as the Psalmist notes (Psalms 102:14). However, when we engage in actions that are great, extraordinary, and utterly intolerable, provoking even the patience of the judge to anger, He then turns His attention to the sins of others. Thus, He speaks of Ephraim and Samaria, stating, "all their wickedness is remembered." The prophetic message here appears to indicate past transgressions as well.
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In His mercy, He says, I forgave the murder of the Shechemites, who were killed by Levi for defaming Dinah, daughter of Jacob, but now that they have committed murder again, I will also bring to mind their previous wrongdoings, punishing them as murderers and cruel individuals. Therefore, "their counsels have overcome them," declares He; they are besieged by their own vile desires and schemes. Once they used deceit to conquer the inhabitants of Shechem, now they resort to robbery, even against those who seek God. Since their sins have reached a point that is "against my face," He declares that He will not ignore such iniquities, nor will He delay in administering justice. "The counsels of their counsellors were made known to the Jews," particularly in what they conspired against Christ; for they slew the prophets while God extended His patience to them. But once they became murderers of the Lord, "their counsels made them known," and the God of all creation recalled all their transgressions.