E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 6:28
brass and iron. Not silver and gold. Compare Ezekiel 22:18 . read more
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E.W. Bullinger
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Jeremiah 6:27-30
Jeremiah 6:27-30. I have set thee for a tower, &c.— The prophet in these verses evidently takes his ideas from metals, and the trial of them; and the verbs in the latter clause of this verse, referring to such trial, manifestly require something corresponding in the preceding part. But what have a tower and a fortress to do with the trying of metals? In this view the reader will agree with me, that the passage is rendered much more properly in some of the versions, and indeed more agreeably... read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 6:28
28. grievous revolters—literally, "contumacious of the contumacious," that is, most contumacious, the Hebrew mode of expressing a superlative. So "the strong among the mighty," that is, the strongest ( :-). See Jeremiah 5:23; Hosea 4:16. walking with slanders— (Jeremiah 9:4). "Going about for the purpose of slandering" [MAURER]. brass, c.—that is, copper. It and "iron" being the baser and harder metals express the debased and obdurate character of the Jews (Isaiah 48:4 Isaiah 60:17). read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 6:5-30
Yahweh’s declaration of divine judgment 4:5-6:30The Judahites-having sinned greatly (ch. 2)-failed to repent (Jeremiah 3:1 to Jeremiah 4:4). Consequently, judgment in the form of military invasion would overtake them. This whole section is an amplification and explanation of the overflowing cauldron vision in Jeremiah 1:13-16.This section provides a clear example of the mosaic structure of the Book of Jeremiah. It consists of 13 separate messages that all deal with the threat of approaching... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 6:27-30
Jeremiah’s evaluation of his people 6:27-30 read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 6:28
The Judahites were stubborn, rebellious, and deceitful. All of them were also hardened to outside influences, like bronze and iron, and were impure (cf. Malachi 3:3).". . . the people of Judah are not, so to speak, precious metal marred by some impurities, but base metal from which nothing of worth can be extracted." [Note: Kidner, p. 47.] read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 6:1-30
1-8. The hostile army approaches.1. Benjamin] Jerusalem was within the territory assigned to this tribe. Tekoa] 11m. S. of Jerusalem, and in the line of flight for its inhabitants seeking to escape an enemy from the N. A sign of fire] a warning signal. Beth-hacoerem] probably a hill between Jerusalem and Tekoa, and thus suitable for a beacon station. 2. RV ’The comely and delicate one, the daughter of Zion will I cut off,’ a tenderly worded lament over the ill-fated city. Daughter] is used for... read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 6:5-30
Jeremiah’s Fourth Prophecy (or Group of Prophecies). God’s Judgment upon the UnrepentantWhen the check which Josiah’s personal character and influence put upon idolatry was removed, Jeremiah foresaw that the condition of the nation would become well-nigh desperate. read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Jeremiah 6:28
(28) Grievous revolters . . .—Literally, rebels of rebels, as a Hebraism for the worst type of rebellion.Walking with slanders.—The phrase was a common one (Leviticus 19:16; Proverbs 11:13; Proverbs 20:19), and pointed to the restless eagerness of the tale-bearer to spread his falsehoods. (Comp. 1 Timothy 5:13, “wandering about . . . idle tattlers.”)Brass and iron.—Base metals serving for vile uses, no gold or silver in them. The imagery, which carries on the thought of the previous verse, had... read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 6:1-30
Click image for full-size versionDestruction of Jerusalem and Judah (6:1-30)Jeremiah warns that the enemy forces will invade from the north. The citizens of Jerusalem should therefore flee from the city to the hilly regions south of Jerusalem, where they may be able to find refuge from the invaders (6:1-2). As shepherds lead their sheep to feed in new pastures, so will the enemy commanders lead their forces to ‘devour’ Jerusalem. They will attack by day and by night (3-5). In building their... read more