You must be in fellowship prior to your Bible study, so that the spiritual information you receive can become a source, of blessing to your soul and produce spiritual growth.
14 Wherefore
hear [shama`] the word [dabar] of the
LORD [Y@hovah], ye scornful [latsown] men ['enowsh], that rule [mashal] this people [`am] which is
in Jerusalem [Y@ruwshalaim]. KJV-Interlinear
14 Therefore
hear the word of the LORD, you scoffers, who rule this people in Jerusalem! ESV
Answers To Study Question(s)
Answer:
When you do not hear, then you are not listening, which means that you are not interested, making you a scoffer of truth.