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For, behold, I have made you this day a fortified city, and an iron pillar, and brazen walls, against the whole land, against the kings of Judah, against the princes of it, against the priests of it, and against the people of the land.

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God's Fortified Servant

Commentators explain that the images of a 'fortified city,' 'iron pillar,' and 'brazen walls' are metaphors for the supernatural strength God would give Jeremiah. This wasn't about physical structures but about divine empowerment, granting him the patient endurance and steadfast will needed to withstand all attacks. God makes His servants invincible for the tasks He gives them.

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Jeremiah

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Jeremiah 1:18

18th Century

Theologian

Metaphorically the walls and fortifications of the city represent the prophet’s power of patiently enduring the attacks of his enemies; while the i…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Jeremiah 1:18

19th Century

Bishop

I have made thee ... a defenced city ... Images of strength are heaped one upon another. The prophet is represented as a…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jeremiah 1:18

16th Century

Theologian

God supplies His servant here with confidence, for courage was necessary in that state of trembling which we have observed. Jeremiah thought himsel…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 1:18

17th Century

Pastor

For, behold, I have made thee this day a defenced city
Or, "as" one; so read the Targum, Septuagint, Syriac, and Ara…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Jeremiah 1:11–19

17th Century

Minister

God gave Jeremiah a view of the destruction of Judah and Jerusalem by the Chaldeans. The almond tree, which blooms earlier in the spring than any o…