This evil people, which refuse to hear my words, which walk in the imagination of their heart, and walk after other gods, to serve them, and to worship them, shall even be as this girdle, which is good for nothing.
This wicked people refuses to listen to my words. They follow their own stubborn desires and chase after other gods, serving and worshipping them. They will become like this belt—completely worthless.
God is saying that people who reject His word and worship other gods will become as useless as a ruined belt.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from God's object lesson to Jeremiah using a linen belt that was buried and became ruined. Jeremiah was prophesying to the people of Judah before their exile to Babylon, warning them about their idolatry and rebellion. The nation had turned away from God to worship foreign deities and follow pagan practices despite repeated warnings from prophets.
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