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lost sheep of the house of Israel

This is a metaphor comparing the entire nation of Israel to sheep who have strayed from their shepherd. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)

house of Israel

This refers to the nation of Israel. Alternate translation: "people of Israel" or "descendants of Israel" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)