Jeremiah 17:23
But they obeyed not, neither inclined their ear, but made their neck stiff, that they might not hear, nor receive instruction.
Context
This verse from Jeremiah Chapter 17 connects to 10 cross-references. The sin of Judah is engraved on the tablet of their heart with a diamond stylus. Cursed is the man who trusts in humans; blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord like a tree planted by water. The …
Other Translations
But they hearkened not, neither inclined their ear, but made their neck stiff, that they might not hear, and might not receive instruction.
And they have not hearkened nor inclined their ear, And they stiffen their neck not to hear, And not to receive instruction.
But they gave no attention and would not give ear, but they made their necks stiff so that they might not give ear and might not get teaching.
Cross References
Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow brass;
I have sent also unto you all my servants the prophets, rising up early and sending them, saying, Return ye …
And they have turned unto me the back, and not the face: though I taught them, rising up early and …
Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring upon this city and upon all …
And ye have done worse than your fathers; for, behold, ye walk every one after the imagination of his evil …
Then shalt thou say unto them, Because your fathers have forsaken me, saith the Lord, and have walked after other …
They are turned back to the iniquities of their forefathers, which refused to hear my words; and they went after …
But thou shalt say unto them, This is a nation that obeyeth not the voice of the Lord their God, …
Yet they hearkened not unto me, nor inclined their ear, but hardened their neck: they did worse than their fathers.
But they hearkened not, nor inclined their ear, but walked in the counsels and in the imagination of their evil …