But they obeyed not, neither inclined their ear, but made their neck stiff, that they might not hear, nor receive instruction.
But they didn't obey and wouldn't listen. Instead, they stubbornly refused to hear or learn anything.
This verse describes how people deliberately chose to ignore God's guidance and became stubborn instead of listening to His instruction.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Jeremiah, the prophet is addressing the people of Judah during a time of spiritual decline and impending judgment by the Babylonians, emphasizing their failure to observe the Sabbath as commanded in the Mosaic Law. This verse illustrates the Israelites' persistent rebellion against God's instructions, which was a pattern seen throughout their history, including during the reigns of various kings who ignored prophetic warnings. Historically, this disobedience led to the exile of Judah, serving as a divine consequence for their hardened hearts and refusal to heed correction.
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