Jeremiah 7:27

27 “When you tell them all this, they will not listen to you; when you call to them, they will not answer.

Jeremiah 7:27 in Other Translations

27 Therefore thou shalt speak all these words unto them; but they will not hearken to thee: thou shalt also call unto them; but they will not answer thee.

27 "So you shall speak all these words to them, but they will not listen to you. You shall call to them, but they will not answer you.

27 “Tell them all this, but do not expect them to listen. Shout out your warnings, but do not expect them to respond.

27 "Tell them all this, but don't expect them to listen. Call out to them, but don't expect an answer.

27 "When you speak all these things to them, they will not listen to you. When you call to them, they will not answer you.

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 time your ancestors left Egypt until now, day after day, again and again I sent you my servants the prophets.

26 But they did not listen to me or pay attention. They were stiff-necked and did more evil than their ancestors.’

27 “When you tell them all this, they will not listen to you; when you call to them, they will not answer.

28 Therefore say to them, ‘This is the nation that has not obeyed the LORD its God or responded to correction. Truth has perished; it has vanished from their lips.

29 “ ‘Cut off your hair and throw it away; take up a lament on the barren heights, for the LORD has rejected and abandoned this generation that is under his wrath.

Cross References

• 1. Ezekiel 2:7
• 2. ver 13; Ezekiel 3:7; Zechariah 7:13
• 3. S Isaiah 65:12