Jeremiah 7:27

27 When you tell them all this, they won't listen to you. When you call to them, they won't respond.

Jeremiah 7:27 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 7:27

Therefore thou shalt speak all these words unto them
Before mentioned in the chapter; exhortations to duty, dehortations from sin, promises and threatenings: but they will not hearken to thee:
so as to reform from their evil ways, and do the will of God; they will neither be allured by promises, nor awed by menaces: thou shalt also call unto them;
with a loud voice, showing great vehemency and earnestness, being concerned for their good, and knowing the danger they were in: but they will not answer thee;
this the Lord knew, being God omniscient; and therefore, when it came to pass, it would be a confirmation to the prophet of his mission; and being told of it beforehand, was prepared to meet with and expect such a reception from them; so that he would not be discouraged at it; and at the same time it would confirm the character given of this people before.

Jeremiah 7:27 In-Context

25 From the moment your ancestors left the land of Egypt to this day, I have sent you all my servants the prophets—day after day.

26 But they didn't listen to me or pay attention; they were stubborn and did more harm than their ancestors.

27 When you tell them all this, they won't listen to you. When you call to them, they won't respond.

28 Therefore, say to them: This nation neither obeys the LORD its God nor accepts correction; truth has disappeared; it has vanished from their lips.

29 Cut off your hair and cast it away; grieve on the well-traveled paths. The LORD has rejected you and has cast off a generation that provokes his anger.