KJV ORIGINAL
But thou shalt say unto them, This is a nation that obeyeth not the voice of the LORD their God, nor receiveth correction: truth is perished, and is cut off from their mouth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But you should tell them, 'This is a nation that doesn't listen to the voice of the LORD their God and won't accept correction. Truth has disappeared and is no longer spoken by their people.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is describing a nation that refuses to listen to Him, won't learn from their mistakes, and no longer speaks truthfully.
📚 Historical Context
This was spoken during the final years before Jerusalem's destruction in 586 BC, when the people of Judah had repeatedly ignored God's warnings through the prophets. Despite experiencing consequences for their disobedience, they continued in their rebellious ways and had become so hardened that honesty and truth were rare among them.
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