Jeremiah 9:26

Egypt, and Judah, and Edom, and the children of Ammon, and Moab, and all that are in the utmost corners, that dwell in the wilderness: for all these nations are uncircumcised, and all the house of Israel are uncircumcised in the heart.

Cross-reference

In Jeremiah 4:4, the same prophetic call to circumcise the heart appears — here Jeremiah laments Israel's failure to do so.

Jeremiah 25:9 Historical context

Jeremiah 25 details judgment against the same nations listed here, unfolding the punishment pronounced.

Jeremiah 25:23 lists the same phrase 'those who cut the corners of their hair' among nations facing judgment.

Jeremiah 27 lists the same nations being subjected to Babylon, reinforcing the judgment theme.

Jeremiah 49:32 again uses 'those who cut the corners of their hair' for judgment on Kedar and Hazor.

Jeremiah 25:21 lists Edom, Moab, and Ammon — the very nations mentioned here, all facing God's judgment via Babylon.

Jeremiah 48:1 pronounces woe on Moab, one of the nations in the list — directly fulfilling the judgment implied here.

Jeremiah 46:1 introduces oracles against the nations, including those listed here, as part of the same judgment theme.

In Leviticus 26:41, uncircumcised hearts are linked to covenant punishment — Jeremiah echoes this to indict Israel.

Ezekiel 44:7 uses "uncircumcised in heart" to describe those who defile the sanctuary — Jeremiah similarly indicts Israel's heart condition.

Ezekiel 44:9 bars the uncircumcised in heart from the sanctuary — Jeremiah's indictment shows Israel itself is in that state.

Acts 7:51 Allusion

In Acts 7:51, Stephen echoes Jeremiah's phrase 'uncircumcised in heart' to condemn the religious leaders' resistance.

Romans 2:29 Parallel

Romans 2:29 defines true circumcision as of the heart by the Spirit — Jeremiah laments Israel's lack of this very thing.

Deuteronomy 30:6 promises God will circumcise hearts — Jeremiah reveals Israel's hearts remain uncircumcised, showing the promise unfulfilled.

Ephesians 2:11 recalls the Gentile 'Uncircumcision' label—echoes Jeremiah's division between circumcised nations and Israel's uncircumcised heart.

Romans 2:25 Allusion

Romans 2:25 argues that physical circumcision is worthless without obedience—directly parallels Jeremiah's contrast of heart vs. flesh circumcision.

Genesis 17:10 institutes physical circumcision as a covenant sign — Jeremiah exposes the failure to have the corresponding heart circumcision.

Amos 2:4 Parallel

Amos 2:4 pronounces judgment on Judah for despising the law—aligning with Jeremiah's indictment that Israel is uncircumcised in heart.

Philippians 3:3 identifies true circumcision as worship by the Spirit—fulfills Jeremiah's call for a circumcised heart.

Ezekiel 35:2 prophesies against Mount Seir (Edom), which is listed in Jeremiah 9:26—linking Edom's judgment to the uncircumcised nations.

Ezekiel 32:19 also tells Egypt to go down with the uncircumcised—reinforcing the fate of uncircumcised nations from Jeremiah.

Ezekiel 31:18 declares Egypt will be laid with the uncircumcised—connecting Jeremiah's list of uncircumcised nations to their fate in Sheol.

Ezekiel 29:2 prophesies against Pharaoh and Egypt, which is one of the nations Jeremiah lists—linking Egypt's judgment to uncircumcision.

Ezekiel 25:11 pronounces judgment on Moab, one of the nations listed in Jeremiah 9:26 as uncircumcised—reinforcing God's judgment on that people.

Ezekiel 25:2 commands prophecy against the Ammonites, another nation on this list — reinforcing the judgment theme.

Isaiah 19:25 calls Egypt 'My people,' a stark contrast to Jeremiah's depiction of Egypt as uncircumcised in heart.

Isaiah 19:24 portrays Egypt as blessed alongside Israel, contrasting with Jeremiah's charge of uncircumcised heart.

Ezekiel 32:32 also places Egypt among the uncircumcised, reinforcing the theme of spiritual judgment on nations.

Ezekiel 28:10 says the prince of Tyre will die the death of the uncircumcised—echoing Jeremiah's theme that uncircumcision marks those under judgment.

Romans 2:28 Parallel

Romans 2:28 distinguishes outward circumcision from true Jewishness — Jeremiah's 'uncircumcised heart' makes the same inward-outward contrast.