Egypt, and Judah, and Edom, and the children of Ammon, and Moab, and all that are in the utmost corners, that dwell in the wilderness: for all these nations are uncircumcised, and all the house of Israel are uncircumcised in the heart.
Egypt, Judah, Edom, the people of Ammon, Moab, and all those who live in remote desert places: all these nations are physically uncircumcised, but the people of Israel are uncircumcised in their hearts.
God is saying that while other nations lack physical circumcision, Israel's problem is much worse—they lack spiritual commitment and devotion in their hearts.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during Jeremiah's ministry before Jerusalem's fall to Babylon (around 586 BC). Circumcision was the physical sign of God's covenant with Israel, but many surrounding nations also practiced it. Jeremiah is pointing out that Israel has become spiritually rebellious despite having the outward sign of being God's chosen people.
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