Jeremiah 6:10 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Jeremiah expresses despair: the people's hearts are closed, they scorn God's word, and no warning will move them.
The Context of Jeremiah 6:10
The people's spiritual condition makes them unreachable.
What Does Jeremiah 6:10 Mean?
Uncircumcised ear is a spiritual condition: their hearts are sealed against truth. Circumcision in covenant language represents dedication to God. The uncircumcised ear symbolizes rejection of covenant obligation and spiritual insensitivity. They cannot hear means they actively refuse understanding.
The word of the LORD is unto them a reproach: God's message is scorned, treated as shameful or foolish. The people take no delight in it because they love their own ways more than obedience. Jeremiah's ministry appears futile in face of such hardness.
Jeremiah 6:10 in the Original Language
אָזַן (azán), 'ear'—the organ of hearing and of heeding God; uncircumcised ear = spiritually deaf.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 6:10
What does Jeremiah 6:10 mean?
Jeremiah expresses despair: the people's hearts are closed, they scorn God's word, and no warning will move them.
What is the context of Jeremiah 6:10?
The people's spiritual condition makes them unreachable.