Jeremiah 6:27

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

“I have appointed you to examine My people like ore, so you may know and try their ways.

American Standard Version (1901)

I have made thee a trier and a fortress among my people; that thou mayest know and try their way.

Bible in Basic English

I have made you a tester among my people, so that you may have knowledge of their way and put it to the test.

Douay-Rheims 1899

I have set thee for a strong trier among my people: and thou shalt know and prove their way.

Free Bible Version

Jeremiah, I have made you a tester of metals so you can test my people as if they were metal, so you can know what they're made of and how they act.

Geneva Bible 1599

I haue set thee for a defence and fortresse among my people, that thou maiest knowe and trie their waies.

King James (Authorized) Version

I have set thee for a tower and a fortress among my people, that thou mayest know and try their way.

Translation for Translators

Then Yahweh said to me, “Jeremiah, I have caused you to become like [MET] someone who heats metal very hot to completely burn the impurities. You will examine my people’s behavior.

Unlocked Literal Bible

“I have made you, Jeremiah, one who tests my people like one would test metal, so you will inspect and test their ways.

Noah Webster Bible

I have set thee for a tower and a fortress among my people, that thou mayest know and try their way.

World English Bible

“I have made you a tester of metals and a fortress among my people, that you may know and try their way.

Young's Literal Translation

A watch-tower I have given thee, Among My people a fortress, And thou knowest, and hast tried their way.

Context

An Invasion from the North

²⁶O daughter of my people, dress yourselves in sackcloth and roll in ashes. Mourn with bitter wailing, as you would for an only son, for suddenly the destroyer will come upon us. ²⁷“I have appointed you to examine My people like ore, so you may know and try their ways. ²⁸All are hardened rebels, walking around as slanderers. They are bronze and iron; all of them are corrupt.

Summary

In Jeremiah 6:27, the prophet Jeremiah is instructed by God to be a watchman over His people, warning them of impending danger and calling them to repentance. The imagery of a watchman highlights the responsibility of spiritual leaders to alert others to the consequences of sin and the need for reconciliation with God. This verse underscores the importance of accountability and the role of prophets in guiding the people back to God's ways. It serves as a reminder of God's desire for His people to turn from their wickedness and seek His forgiveness and restoration.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

tower . . . fortress-- (Jer 1:18), rather, "an assayer (and) explorer." By a metaphor from metallurgy in Jer 6:27-30, Jehovah, in conclusion, confirms the prophet in his office, and the latter sums up the description of the reprobate people on whom he had to work. The Hebrew for "assayer" (English Version, "tower") is from a root "to try" metals. "Explorer" (English Version, "fortress") is from an Arabic root, "keen-sighted"; or a Hebrew root, "cutting," that is, separating the metal from the dross [EWALD]. GESENIUS translates as English Version, "fortress," which does not accord with the previous "assayer."

Jeremiah 6:27

An Invasion from the North

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

“I have appointed you to examine My people like ore, so you may know and try their ways.

American Standard Version (1901)

I have made thee a trier and a fortress among my people; that thou mayest know and try their way.

Bible in Basic English

I have made you a tester among my people, so that you may have knowledge of their way and put it to the test.

Douay-Rheims 1899

I have set thee for a strong trier among my people: and thou shalt know and prove their way.

Free Bible Version

Jeremiah, I have made you a tester of metals so you can test my people as if they were metal, so you can know what they're made of and how they act.

Geneva Bible 1599

I haue set thee for a defence and fortresse among my people, that thou maiest knowe and trie their waies.

King James (Authorized) Version

I have set thee for a tower and a fortress among my people, that thou mayest know and try their way.

Translation for Translators

Then Yahweh said to me, “Jeremiah, I have caused you to become like [MET] someone who heats metal very hot to completely burn the impurities. You will examine my people’s behavior.

Unlocked Literal Bible

“I have made you, Jeremiah, one who tests my people like one would test metal, so you will inspect and test their ways.

Noah Webster Bible

I have set thee for a tower and a fortress among my people, that thou mayest know and try their way.

World English Bible

“I have made you a tester of metals and a fortress among my people, that you may know and try their way.

Young's Literal Translation

A watch-tower I have given thee, Among My people a fortress, And thou knowest, and hast tried their way.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Jeremiah 6:27

Verse

Context

An Invasion from the North

Summary

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Jeremiah 6:27

An Invasion from the North

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes