Posted By: Andrew Marttinen
Stiff-necked people (from 1,001 Bible facts) - 07/01/01 11:21 PM
Bowing to one's superiors was, in Bible times, an expected practice. Since God was the ultimate Superior, the highest Authority, not to bow to Him was a sin. This is what lies behind the term "stiff-necked," used many times in the Bible to describe proud, disobedient people who will not accept God's authority. Exodus 32:9 is the first mention of God's anger against the stiff-necked people of Israel.
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You have done many good things for me, Lord, just as you promised. I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge. Psalm 119:65-66 NLT