Lev 26:41 | TNotes | STEP | 26:41 Physical circumcision of males was the mark of God’s covenant with Israel (Gen 17:9-14 ; Exod 4:25-26 ). Stubborn hearts (literally uncircumcised hearts ) do not love God and demonstrate it by persistent disobedience. God promised to “circumcise” Israel’s uncircumcised hearts so that the people could love him (see also Deut 10:16 ; 30:6 ; Jer 4:4 ; Ezek 36:25-27 ).

bGen 17:9-14►

cExod 4:25-26►

dDeut 10:16►

fJer 4:4►

gEzek 36:25-27►

‏ Leviticus 26:41

26:41 ^a Physical circumcision of males was the mark of God’s covenant with Israel (Gen 17:9-14 ^b; Exod 4:25-26 ^c). Stubborn hearts (literally uncircumcised hearts) do not love God and demonstrate it by persistent disobedience. God promised to “circumcise” Israel’s uncircumcised hearts so that the people could love him (see also Deut 10:16 ^d; 30:6 ^e; Jer 4:4 ^f; Ezek 36:25-27 ^g).