KJV ORIGINAL
Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will punish all them which are circumcised with the uncircumcised;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look, the time is coming, says the LORD, when I will punish those who are circumcised along with those who are not circumcised.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that having the physical sign of being His people (circumcision) won't protect anyone from judgment if their hearts aren't truly devoted to Him.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was given during the final years before Babylon destroyed Jerusalem in 586 BC. The Jewish people had always viewed circumcision as the mark that set them apart as God's chosen people and guaranteed His protection. However, many had become spiritually complacent, thinking their physical circumcision made them automatically right with God regardless of how they lived.
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