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Jeremiah 6:10

King James Version (KJV)

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Jeremiah 6:10

Verse 10 of 30

Scripture focus

To whom shall I speak, and give warning, that they may hear? behold, their ear [is] uncircumcised, and they cannot hearken: behold, the word of the LORD is unto them a reproach; they have no delight in it.

Jeremiah 6:10 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 6:10

Theological / Devotional

To whom? Jeremiah appears to be overcome with a sense of the futility of his mission. Because of the obstinacy of the people all his preaching seemed vain.

Their ear is uncircumcised. In other passages the heart (see Lev. 26:41; Deut. 10:16; Jer. 9:26; Eze. 44:7, 9) and the lips (see Ex. 6:12, 30) are spoken of as uncircumcised, but this is the only reference in the OT where such an expression is used of the ear (see Acts 7:51). The people of Judah closed their ears against the precepts of God and stubbornly pursued their profane course. They were obstinate and rebellious.

A reproach. God’s message to them through His prophet was despised and treated with contempt. It became an object of scorn and derision (see ch. 20:8).

No delight. Religious exercises are profitable to the worshiper only when they are performed cheerfully and with the heart.

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