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Jeremiah 9:25

King James Version (KJV)

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Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will punish all [them which are] circumcised with the uncircumcised;

Jeremiah 9:25 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 9:25

Theological / Devotional

Circumcised with the uncircumcised. Literally, “circumcised in foreskin.” The statement is enigmatical. It may be equivalent to saying “circumcised in uncircumcision” (see on ch. 4:4). The meaning would then be that though the outward rite of circumcision had been observed, there was no corresponding inward purification of heart. The outward sign as a mark of dedication to God was in and of itself of no value unless the heart also was dedicated. The RSV renders the phrase, “circumcised but yet uncircumcised” (see Jer. 4:4; cf. Deut. 10:16; 30:6; Rom. 2:25, 28, 29; 1 Cor. 7:19; Gal. 5:6; 6:15; Col. 2:11).

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