Yet they obeyed not, nor inclined their ear, but walked every one in the imagination of their evil heart: therefore I will bring upon them all the words of this covenant, which I commanded them to do: but they did them not.
But they didn't obey or listen to me. Instead, each person followed the stubborn desires of their evil hearts. So I will bring on them all the curses I warned about in this agreement—the one I commanded them to follow, but they refused to obey.
God is explaining that because His people ignored His commands and followed their own selfish desires, He will carry out the consequences He had warned them about.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Jeremiah's prophecy about God's covenant with Israel, likely referring to the Law given at Mount Sinai. Despite God's clear instructions and warnings about the consequences of disobedience, the people of Judah had turned away from Him to worship idols and live according to their own desires. Jeremiah was warning them that God would fulfill His promise to bring judgment if they continued in rebellion.
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