Reference

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.
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But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.

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Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will punish all them which are circumcised with the uncircumcised;

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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.

Counter-Arguments

The strongest case that this verse does not belong in this theme.

Israel as Distinct

The verse does not support Israel as distinct in a positive or covenantal sense. Instead, it groups Israel with surrounding nations, highlighting a shared spiritual failing ("uncircumcised in the heart"). The distinction drawn is one of *shared condemnation* for a lack of true spiritual devotion, rather than a reaffirmation of unique promises or a separate future role. In fact, by placing Israel in the same category as these other nations regarding this spiritual deficiency, it could be argued t

Israel-Specific Promises

The verse explicitly states that "all these nations are uncircumcised, and all the house of Israel are uncircumcised in the heart," which is a condemnation of Israel's spiritual state, not a promise or covenant.