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Friday, July 18th, 2025
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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New Living Translation
2 Kings 17:14
But the Israelites would not listen. They were as stubborn as their ancestors who had refused to believe in the Lord their God.
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Christian Standard Bible®
But they would not listen. Instead they became obstinate like their ancestors who did not believe the Lord their God.
But they would not listen. Instead they became obstinate like their ancestors who did not believe the Lord their God.
Hebrew Names Version
Notwithstanding, they would not hear, but hardened their neck, like the neck of their fathers, who didn't believe in the LORD their God.
Notwithstanding, they would not hear, but hardened their neck, like the neck of their fathers, who didn't believe in the LORD their God.
King James Version
Notwithstanding they would not hear, but hardened their necks, like to the neck of their fathers, that did not believe in the Lord their God.
Notwithstanding they would not hear, but hardened their necks, like to the neck of their fathers, that did not believe in the Lord their God.
English Standard Version
But they would not listen, but were stubborn, as their fathers had been, who did not believe in the Lord their God.
But they would not listen, but were stubborn, as their fathers had been, who did not believe in the Lord their God.
New Century Version
But the people would not listen. They were stubborn, just as their ancestors had been who did not believe in the Lord their God.
But the people would not listen. They were stubborn, just as their ancestors had been who did not believe in the Lord their God.
New English Translation
But they did not pay attention and were as stubborn as their ancestors, who had not trusted the Lord their God.
But they did not pay attention and were as stubborn as their ancestors, who had not trusted the Lord their God.
Amplified Bible
However they did not listen, but stiffened their necks as did their fathers who did not believe (trust in, rely on, remain steadfast to) the LORD their God.
However they did not listen, but stiffened their necks as did their fathers who did not believe (trust in, rely on, remain steadfast to) the LORD their God.
New American Standard Bible
However, they did not listen, but stiffened their neck like their fathers, who did not believe in the LORD their God.
However, they did not listen, but stiffened their neck like their fathers, who did not believe in the LORD their God.
World English Bible
Notwithstanding, they would not hear, but hardened their neck, like the neck of their fathers, who didn't believe in Yahweh their God.
Notwithstanding, they would not hear, but hardened their neck, like the neck of their fathers, who didn't believe in Yahweh their God.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Neuerthelesse they would not obey, but hardened their neckes, like to the neckes of their fathers, that did not beleeue in the Lorde their God.
Neuerthelesse they would not obey, but hardened their neckes, like to the neckes of their fathers, that did not beleeue in the Lorde their God.
Legacy Standard Bible
However, they did not listen, but stiffened their neck like their fathers, who did not believe in Yahweh their God.
However, they did not listen, but stiffened their neck like their fathers, who did not believe in Yahweh their God.
Berean Standard Bible
But they would not listen, and they stiffened their necks like their fathers, who did not believe the LORD their God.
But they would not listen, and they stiffened their necks like their fathers, who did not believe the LORD their God.
Contemporary English Version
But the Israelites would not listen; they were as stubborn as their ancestors who had refused to worship the Lord their God.
But the Israelites would not listen; they were as stubborn as their ancestors who had refused to worship the Lord their God.
Complete Jewish Bible
Nevertheless, they refused to listen but made themselves as stubborn as their ancestors, who did not put their trust in Adonai their God.
Nevertheless, they refused to listen but made themselves as stubborn as their ancestors, who did not put their trust in Adonai their God.
Darby Translation
But they would not hear, and hardened their necks, like to the neck of their fathers, who did not believe in Jehovah their God.
But they would not hear, and hardened their necks, like to the neck of their fathers, who did not believe in Jehovah their God.
Easy-to-Read Version
But the people would not listen. They were very stubborn like their ancestors. Their ancestors did not believe the Lord their God.
But the people would not listen. They were very stubborn like their ancestors. Their ancestors did not believe the Lord their God.
George Lamsa Translation
But they would not hearken, but were stubborn more than were their fathers who did not believe in the LORD their God.
But they would not hearken, but were stubborn more than were their fathers who did not believe in the LORD their God.
Good News Translation
But they would not obey; they were stubborn like their ancestors, who had not trusted in the Lord their God.
But they would not obey; they were stubborn like their ancestors, who had not trusted in the Lord their God.
Lexham English Bible
But they did not listen and they stiffened their necks, like the necks of their ancestors who did not believe in Yahweh their God.
But they did not listen and they stiffened their necks, like the necks of their ancestors who did not believe in Yahweh their God.
Literal Translation
And they did not listen, and hardened their necks, like the necks of their fathers, who did not remain faithful to Jehovah their God.
And they did not listen, and hardened their necks, like the necks of their fathers, who did not remain faithful to Jehovah their God.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
they wolde not herken, but herdened their neckes, acordinge to the hardneck of their fathers, which beleued not on the LORDE their God.
they wolde not herken, but herdened their neckes, acordinge to the hardneck of their fathers, which beleued not on the LORDE their God.
American Standard Version
Notwithstanding, they would not hear, but hardened their neck, like to the neck of their fathers, who believed not in Jehovah their God.
Notwithstanding, they would not hear, but hardened their neck, like to the neck of their fathers, who believed not in Jehovah their God.
Bible in Basic English
And they did not give ear, but became stiff-necked, like their fathers who had no faith in the Lord their God.
And they did not give ear, but became stiff-necked, like their fathers who had no faith in the Lord their God.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Nothwithstanding they woulde not heare, but rather hardened their neckes, lyke to the stubburnesse of their fathers, that dyd not beleue in the Lorde their God.
Nothwithstanding they woulde not heare, but rather hardened their neckes, lyke to the stubburnesse of their fathers, that dyd not beleue in the Lorde their God.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
notwithstanding they would not hear, but hardened their neck, like to the neck of their fathers, who believed not in the LORD their God;
notwithstanding they would not hear, but hardened their neck, like to the neck of their fathers, who believed not in the LORD their God;
King James Version (1611)
Notwithstanding, they would not heare, but hardened their neckes, like to the necke of their fathers, that did not beleeue in the Lord their God.
Notwithstanding, they would not heare, but hardened their neckes, like to the necke of their fathers, that did not beleeue in the Lord their God.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
But they hearkened not, and made their neck harder than the neck of their fathers.
But they hearkened not, and made their neck harder than the neck of their fathers.
English Revised Version
Notwithstanding they would not hear, but hardened their neck, like to the neck of their fathers, who believed not in the LORD their God.
Notwithstanding they would not hear, but hardened their neck, like to the neck of their fathers, who believed not in the LORD their God.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Whiche herden not, but maden hard her nol bi the nol of her fadris, that nolden obeie to her Lord God.
Whiche herden not, but maden hard her nol bi the nol of her fadris, that nolden obeie to her Lord God.
Young's Literal Translation
and they have not hearkened, and harden their neck, like the neck of their fathers, who did not remain stedfast in Jehovah their God,
and they have not hearkened, and harden their neck, like the neck of their fathers, who did not remain stedfast in Jehovah their God,
Update Bible Version
Notwithstanding, they would not hear, but hardened their neck, like the neck of their fathers, who didn't believe in Yahweh their God.
Notwithstanding, they would not hear, but hardened their neck, like the neck of their fathers, who didn't believe in Yahweh their God.
Webster's Bible Translation
Notwithstanding, they would not hear, but hardened their necks, like the neck of their fathers, that did not believe in the LORD their God.
Notwithstanding, they would not hear, but hardened their necks, like the neck of their fathers, that did not believe in the LORD their God.
New King James Version
Nevertheless they would not hear, but stiffened their necks, like the necks of their fathers, who did not believe in the LORD their God.
Nevertheless they would not hear, but stiffened their necks, like the necks of their fathers, who did not believe in the LORD their God.
New Life Bible
But they did not listen. They were strong-willed like their fathers, who did not believe in the Lord their God.
But they did not listen. They were strong-willed like their fathers, who did not believe in the Lord their God.
New Revised Standard
They would not listen but were stubborn, as their ancestors had been, who did not believe in the Lord their God.
They would not listen but were stubborn, as their ancestors had been, who did not believe in the Lord their God.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Howbeit they hearkened not, - but stiffened their neck, like the neck of their fathers, who trusted not in Yahweh their God;
Howbeit they hearkened not, - but stiffened their neck, like the neck of their fathers, who trusted not in Yahweh their God;
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they hearkened not, but hardened their necks like to the neck of their fathers, who would not obey the Lord, their God.
And they hearkened not, but hardened their necks like to the neck of their fathers, who would not obey the Lord, their God.
Revised Standard Version
But they would not listen, but were stubborn, as their fathers had been, who did not believe in the LORD their God.
But they would not listen, but were stubborn, as their fathers had been, who did not believe in the LORD their God.
THE MESSAGE
But they wouldn't listen. If anything, they were even more bullheaded than their stubborn ancestors, if that's possible. They were contemptuous of his instructions, the solemn and holy covenant he had made with their ancestors, and of his repeated reminders and warnings. They lived a "nothing" life and became "nothings"—just like the pagan peoples all around them. They were well-warned: God said, "Don't!" but they did it anyway.
But they wouldn't listen. If anything, they were even more bullheaded than their stubborn ancestors, if that's possible. They were contemptuous of his instructions, the solemn and holy covenant he had made with their ancestors, and of his repeated reminders and warnings. They lived a "nothing" life and became "nothings"—just like the pagan peoples all around them. They were well-warned: God said, "Don't!" but they did it anyway.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
However, they did not listen, but stiffened their neck like their fathers, who did not believe in the LORD their God.
However, they did not listen, but stiffened their neck like their fathers, who did not believe in the LORD their God.
Contextual Overview
7 This disaster came upon the people of Israel because they worshiped other gods. They sinned against the Lord their God, who had brought them safely out of Egypt and had rescued them from the power of Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. 8 They had followed the practices of the pagan nations the Lord had driven from the land ahead of them, as well as the practices the kings of Israel had introduced. 9 The people of Israel had also secretly done many things that were not pleasing to the Lord their God. They built pagan shrines for themselves in all their towns, from the smallest outpost to the largest walled city. 10 They set up sacred pillars and Asherah poles at the top of every hill and under every green tree. 11 They offered sacrifices on all the hilltops, just like the nations the Lord had driven from the land ahead of them. So the people of Israel had done many evil things, arousing the Lord 's anger. 12 Yes, they worshiped idols, despite the Lord 's specific and repeated warnings. 13 Again and again the Lord had sent his prophets and seers to warn both Israel and Judah: "Turn from all your evil ways. Obey my commands and decrees—the entire law that I commanded your ancestors to obey, and that I gave you through my servants the prophets." 14 But the Israelites would not listen. They were as stubborn as their ancestors who had refused to believe in the Lord their God. 15 They rejected his decrees and the covenant he had made with their ancestors, and they despised all his warnings. They worshiped worthless idols, so they became worthless themselves. They followed the example of the nations around them, disobeying the Lord 's command not to imitate them. 16 They rejected all the commands of the Lord their God and made two calves from metal. They set up an Asherah pole and worshiped Baal and all the forces of heaven.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
but hardened: Deuteronomy 31:27, 2 Chronicles 36:13, Proverbs 29:1, Isaiah 48:4, Jeremiah 7:26, Romans 2:4, Romans 2:5, Hebrews 3:7, Hebrews 3:8
did not believe: Deuteronomy 1:32, Psalms 78:22, Psalms 78:32, Psalms 106:24, Hebrews 3:12
Reciprocal: Exodus 16:28 - General Deuteronomy 9:13 - stiffnecked Nehemiah 9:16 - hardened Psalms 78:8 - as their Psalms 78:10 - General Isaiah 5:24 - cast away Isaiah 65:3 - A people Jeremiah 3:7 - Turn thou Jeremiah 25:5 - Turn Jeremiah 34:14 - but Daniel 5:20 - hardened Daniel 9:6 - have we Hosea 9:17 - because Hosea 11:5 - because Matthew 21:34 - he sent Acts 19:9 - divers
Cross-References
Genesis 17:2
I will make a covenant with you, by which I will guarantee to give you countless descendants."
I will make a covenant with you, by which I will guarantee to give you countless descendants."
Genesis 17:12
From generation to generation, every male child must be circumcised on the eighth day after his birth. This applies not only to members of your family but also to the servants born in your household and the foreign-born servants whom you have purchased.
From generation to generation, every male child must be circumcised on the eighth day after his birth. This applies not only to members of your family but also to the servants born in your household and the foreign-born servants whom you have purchased.
Genesis 17:20
As for Ishmael, I will bless him also, just as you have asked. I will make him extremely fruitful and multiply his descendants. He will become the father of twelve princes, and I will make him a great nation.
As for Ishmael, I will bless him also, just as you have asked. I will make him extremely fruitful and multiply his descendants. He will become the father of twelve princes, and I will make him a great nation.
Genesis 17:21
But my covenant will be confirmed with Isaac, who will be born to you and Sarah about this time next year."
But my covenant will be confirmed with Isaac, who will be born to you and Sarah about this time next year."
Genesis 17:24
Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he was circumcised,
Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he was circumcised,
Genesis 17:26
Both Abraham and his son, Ishmael, were circumcised on that same day,
Both Abraham and his son, Ishmael, were circumcised on that same day,
Exodus 12:15
For seven days the bread you eat must be made without yeast. On the first day of the festival, remove every trace of yeast from your homes. Anyone who eats bread made with yeast during the seven days of the festival will be cut off from the community of Israel.
For seven days the bread you eat must be made without yeast. On the first day of the festival, remove every trace of yeast from your homes. Anyone who eats bread made with yeast during the seven days of the festival will be cut off from the community of Israel.
Exodus 12:19
During those seven days, there must be no trace of yeast in your homes. Anyone who eats anything made with yeast during this week will be cut off from the community of Israel. These regulations apply both to the foreigners living among you and to the native-born Israelites.
During those seven days, there must be no trace of yeast in your homes. Anyone who eats anything made with yeast during this week will be cut off from the community of Israel. These regulations apply both to the foreigners living among you and to the native-born Israelites.
Exodus 30:33
Anyone who makes a blend like it or anoints someone other than a priest will be cut off from the community.'"
Anyone who makes a blend like it or anoints someone other than a priest will be cut off from the community.'"
Exodus 30:38
Anyone who makes incense like this for personal use will be cut off from the community."
Anyone who makes incense like this for personal use will be cut off from the community."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Notwithstanding, they would not hear,.... Their instructions, advice, and admonitions, and obey them:
but hardened their necks, like to the neck of their fathers, that did not believe in the Lord their God: as Terah and Nahor, who were idolaters; or rather, their fathers in the wilderness, that made and served the calf, and those that rebelled against Moses and Aaron; it is a metaphor taken from oxen, that will not submit their necks to the yoke, but draw back from it, or cast it off, see Acts 7:51.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
To âhardenâ or âstiffen the neckâ is a common Hebrew expression significative of unbending obstinacy and determined self-will. See the marginal references.
