Nehemiah 9:16 “But they, our forefathers, became arrogant and stiff-necked and did not obey Your commands.”

Stiffed-necked…that’s quite a word picture in my head!  When your neck is immobilized by a cervical collar, you can’t swivel your head independently without moving your whole body also… for you lack the flexibility and capacity to turn.  When we’re stiff-necked towards God, we’re unwilling to turn away from sin…refusing to listen and heed His Word.