Yet they hearkened not unto me, nor inclined their ear, but hardened their neck: they did worse than their fathers.
Yet they wouldn't listen to me or pay attention, but became stubborn and resistant. They acted even worse than their ancestors did.
God is expressing His disappointment that His people refused to listen to Him and became even more rebellious than previous generations.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Jeremiah's temple sermon, delivered around 609-608 BC during the reign of King Jehoiakim. Jeremiah was warning the people of Judah about their persistent disobedience and idolatry, which had been building for generations. Despite God's repeated attempts to call them back through various prophets, each generation had become increasingly rebellious rather than learning from their ancestors' mistakes.
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