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Jeremiah 5:21 · KJV

"Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not:"

King James Version

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Passage Context

19And it shall come to pass, when ye shall say, Wherefore doeth the LORD our God all these things unto us? then shalt thou answer them, Like as ye have forsaken me, and served strange gods in your land, so shall ye serve strangers in a land that is not your's.
20Declare this in the house of Jacob, and publish it in Judah, saying,
21Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not:
22Fear ye not me? saith the LORD: will ye not tremble at my presence, which have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass it: and though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet can they not prevail; though they roar, yet can they not pass over it?
23But this people hath a revolting and a rebellious heart; they are revolted and gone.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you discern the truth in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to be spiritually aware?

3

When have you ignored something important that you should have seen?

Life Application

awareness

Practice mindfulness and reflection to stay aware of your spiritual condition.

listening

Make time to listen for God's guidance in your life.

People in This Verse

JeremiahOT

A major prophet known for his lamentations and prophecies against Judah's unfaithfulness.

First appearance: Jeremiah 1:1

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

Jesus often addressed the spiritual blindness of the people, urging them to see and hear the truth.

See also: Matthew 13:13

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