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A Tester and a Fortress
Commentators explain that God appointed Jeremiah to a dual role. He was a "trier," like a metallurgist who tests the quality of ore, to assess the spiritual state of the people. Simultaneously, he was a "fortress," divinely strengthened to withstand their inevitable hostility. This shows that God equips His messengers with both insight and courage.
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 6:27
18th Century
Theologian
Render it:
I have set you among My people as a prover of ore,
And you shall know and test their way.
They are all of them rebels…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 6:27
19th Century
Bishop
I have set you ... —The verse is difficult because it contains words in the Hebrew that are not found elsewhere, and must therefor…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 6:27
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet says that he was set by God as a watchtower, which was also fortified, so that he might observe the wickedness of the…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 6:27
17th Century
Pastor
I have set you for a tower
Or "in" one F4 ; in a watch tower, to look about and observe the actions of th…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 6:18–30
17th Century
Minister
God rejects their outward services, as worthless to atone for their sins. Sacrifice and incense were to direct them to a Mediator; but when offered…