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A Failed Refining
Scholars explain that this verse uses the powerful metaphor of smelting metal. The process is intense—the bellows are hot and the lead (used for refining) is consumed—but it is ultimately futile. The goal of separating precious silver from worthless dross fails because the people of Judah are entirely corrupt, with no purity to be found.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 6:29
18th Century
Theologian
The bellows are burned - Worn out by continual blowing. The prophet has exhausted all his efforts. His heart, consumed by the heat of divine…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 6:29
19th Century
Bishop
The bellows are burned. — Better, burn, or glow. In the interpretation of the parable, the “bellows” correspond …
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 6:29
16th Century
Theologian
He says that the bellows was consumed by the fire and without any benefit. The whole sentence is metaphorical. Interpreters refer…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 6:29
17th Century
Pastor
The bellows are burnt
Which Kimchi interprets of the mouth and throat of the prophet, which, through reproving the p…
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…