Jeremiah 6:28
Jeremiah 6:28 in Multiple Translations
All are hardened rebels, walking around as slanderers. They are bronze and iron; all of them are corrupt.
They are all grievous revolters, walking with slanders: they are brass and iron; they are all corrupters.
They are all grievous revolters, going about with slanders; they are brass and iron: they all of them deal corruptly.
All of them are turned away, going about with false stories; they are brass and iron: they are all workers of deceit.
They're all stubborn rebels going around talking slander. They are hard as bronze and iron; they are all corrupt.
They are all rebellious traitours, walking craftily: they are brasse, and yron, they all are destroyers.
All of them are turned aside by apostates, Walking slanderously — brass and iron, All of them are corrupters.
They are all grievous rebels, going around to slander. They are bronze and iron. All of them deal corruptly.
They are all grievous revolters, walking with slanders: they are brass and iron; they are all corrupters.
All of these princes go out of the way, they walk deceitfully, they are brass and iron: they are all corrupted.
You will find out that they are very stubborn rebels, they are always slandering others. Their inner beings are as hard as bronze or iron; they all continually deceive others.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 6:28
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Jeremiah 6:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כֻּלָּ/ם֙
סָרֵ֣י
סֽוֹרְרִ֔ים
הֹלְכֵ֥י
רָכִ֖יל
נְחֹ֣שֶׁת
וּ/בַרְזֶ֑ל
כֻּלָּ֥/ם
מַשְׁחִיתִ֖ים
הֵֽמָּה
כֻּלָּ/ם֙
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms | Suff
סָרֵ֣י
çûwr
H5493
to turn aside
V-Qal
סֽוֹרְרִ֔ים
çârar
H5637
to rebel
V-Qal
הֹלְכֵ֥י
hâlak
H1980
to go
V-Qal
רָכִ֖יל
râkîyl
H7400
slander
N-ms
נְחֹ֣שֶׁת
nᵉchôsheth
H5178
bronze
N-fs
וּ/בַרְזֶ֑ל
barzel
H1270
iron
Conj | N-ms
כֻּלָּ֥/ם
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms | Suff
מַשְׁחִיתִ֖ים
shâchath
H7843
to ruin
V-Hiphil
הֵֽמָּה
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 6:28
כֻּלָּ/ם֙
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
סָרֵ֣י
çûwr
H5493
"to turn aside"
V-Qal
To turn aside or remove is the meaning of this verb, used in various forms throughout the Bible. It can mean to depart, avoid, or put something away, and is often used in the context of turning away from sin or wrongdoing, as seen in the actions of prophets and leaders in the Old Testament.
Definition: : remove 1) to turn aside, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn aside, turn in unto 1a2) to depart, depart from way, avoid 1a3) to be removed 1a4) to come to an end 1b) (Polel) to turn aside 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to turn aside, cause to depart, remove, take away, put away, depose 1c2) to put aside, leave undone, retract, reject, abolish 1d) (Hophal) to be taken away, be removed
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), [idiom] grievous, lay away (by), leave undone, be past, pluck away, put (away, down), rebel, remove (to and fro), revolt, [idiom] be sour, take (away, off), turn (aside, away, in), withdraw, be without. See also: Genesis 8:13; 2 Samuel 6:10; Psalms 6:9.
סֽוֹרְרִ֔ים
çârar
H5637
"to rebel"
V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to rebel or turn away, often used to describe someone being stubborn or disobedient, as seen in its use in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to rebel, be stubborn, be rebellious, be refractory 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be stubborn 1a2) stubborn, rebel (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] away, backsliding, rebellious, revolter(-ing), slide back, stubborn, withdrew. See also: Deuteronomy 21:18; Isaiah 1:23; Psalms 66:7.
הֹלְכֵ֥י
hâlak
H1980
"to go"
V-Qal
Means to walk or go, used in many different contexts in the Bible. It can describe physical movement, but also spiritual or emotional journeys. Appears in various forms, such as 'to go' or 'to walk'.
Definition: : walk/move 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to walk 1b2) to walk (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to traverse 1c2) to walk about 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 473 OT verses. KJV: (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant, depart, [phrase] be eased, enter, exercise (self), [phrase] follow, forth, forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on, out, up and down), [phrase] greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead, march, [idiom] more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away), be at the point, quite, run (along), [phrase] send, speedily, spread, still, surely, [phrase] tale-bearer, [phrase] travel(-ler), walk (abroad, on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax, (way-) faring man, [idiom] be weak, whirl. See also: Genesis 2:14; Judges 4:9; 1 Kings 13:12.
רָכִ֖יל
râkîyl
H7400
"slander"
N-ms
This word means slander, referring to someone who spreads rumors or false information. In the Bible, it describes a person who carries tales and causes trouble. The KJV translates it as slander or talebearer.
Definition: slander, slanderer, tale bearer, informer
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: slander, carry tales, talebearer. See also: Leviticus 19:16; Jeremiah 6:28; Proverbs 11:13.
נְחֹ֣שֶׁת
nᵉchôsheth
H5178
"bronze"
N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to copper or something made of it, like a coin or chain. It can also symbolize something base or impure, as in lust or filthiness. It appears in various KJV translations, including brasen and brass.
Definition: 1) copper, bronze 1a) copper (ore), bronze (as copper alloy) 1b) fetters (of copper or bronze) 1c) copper (as value)
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: brasen, brass, chain, copper, fetter (of brass), filthiness, steel. See also: Genesis 4:22; 1 Kings 7:38; Psalms 107:16.
וּ/בַרְזֶ֑ל
barzel
H1270
"iron"
Conj | N-ms
Iron refers to a strong metal used for tools and furniture, symbolizing strength or harshness, as seen in the Bible's descriptions of iron implements.
Definition: 1) iron 1a) iron 1a1) iron ore 1a2) as material of furniture, utensils, implements 2) tool of iron 3) harshness, strength, oppression (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: par.zel (פַּרְזֶל "iron" H6523)
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: (ax) head, iron. See also: Genesis 4:22; 2 Chronicles 2:6; Psalms 2:9.
כֻּלָּ֥/ם
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
מַשְׁחִיתִ֖ים
shâchath
H7843
"to ruin"
V-Hiphil
This verb means to ruin or destroy something, and it is used in various forms throughout the Bible to describe corruption and decay.
Definition: 1) to destroy, corrupt, go to ruin, decay 1a) (Niphal) to be marred, be spoiled, be corrupted, be corrupt, be injured, be ruined, be rotted 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to spoil, ruin 1b2) to pervert, corrupt, deal corruptly (morally) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to spoil, ruin, destroy 1c2) to pervert, corrupt (morally) 1c3) destroyer (participle) 1d) (Hophal) spoiled, ruined (participle) Aramaic equivalent: she.chat (שְׁחַת "to corrupt" H7844)
Usage: Occurs in 136 OT verses. KJV: batter, cast off, corrupt(-er, thing), destroy(-er, -uction), lose, mar, perish, spill, spoiler, [idiom] utterly, waste(-r). See also: Genesis 6:11; Psalms 14:1; Psalms 53:2.
הֵֽמָּה
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 6:28
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- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 6:28 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 6:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 6:28
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 6:28
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 6:28
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 6:28
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 6:28
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 6:28
- Sermons on Jeremiah 6:28
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.
29The bellows blow fiercely, blasting away the lead with fire. The refining proceeds in vain, for the wicked are not purged. 30They are called rejected silver, because the LORD has rejected them.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 9:4 | “Let everyone guard against his neighbor; do not trust any brother, for every brother deals craftily, and every friend spreads slander. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 5:23 | But these people have stubborn and rebellious hearts. They have turned aside and gone away. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 18:18 | Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.” |
| 4 | Isaiah 1:4–5 | Alas, O sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a brood of evildoers, children of depravity! They have forsaken the LORD; they have despised the Holy One of Israel and turned their backs on Him. Why do you want more beatings? Why do you keep rebelling? Your head has a massive wound, and your whole heart is afflicted. |
| 5 | Revelation 19:2 | For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.” |
| 6 | Psalms 50:20 | You sit and malign your brother; you slander your own mother’s son. |
| 7 | Revelation 11:18 | The nations were enraged, and Your wrath has come. The time has come to judge the dead and to reward Your servants the prophets, as well as the saints and those who fear Your name, both small and great— and to destroy those who destroy the earth.” |
| 8 | Jeremiah 6:30 | They are called rejected silver, because the LORD has rejected them.” |
| 9 | Isaiah 31:6 | Return to the One against whom you have so blatantly rebelled, O children of Israel. |
| 10 | Ezekiel 22:18–22 | “Son of man, the house of Israel has become dross to Me. All of them are copper, tin, iron, and lead inside the furnace; they are but the dross of silver. Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because all of you have become dross, behold, I will gather you into Jerusalem. Just as one gathers silver, copper, iron, lead, and tin into the furnace to melt with a fiery blast, so I will gather you in My anger and wrath, leave you there, and melt you. Yes, I will gather you together and blow on you with the fire of My wrath, and you will be melted within the city. As silver is melted in a furnace, so you will be melted within the city. Then you will know that I, the LORD, have poured out My wrath upon you.’” |
Jeremiah 6:28 Summary
Jeremiah 6:28 tells us that all people are naturally rebellious against God and tend to speak badly about others. This makes us hard like bronze and iron, unable to listen to or obey God. Just like how bronze and iron can't be easily shaped or molded, our hardened hearts resist God's attempts to guide us. To change this, we need to ask God to soften our hearts and help us speak kindly and truthfully to others, as we see in Ephesians 4:29-32, and to seek a relationship with Him that allows us to be molded and refined by His love and teachings, similar to what is described in Romans 12:2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'hardened rebels' as mentioned in Jeremiah 6:28?
To be hardened rebels means to be stubbornly resistant to God's will and commands, refusing to repent and turn back to Him, as seen in Jeremiah 6:28 and also in Romans 2:5 where it talks about hardened hearts.
What is the significance of being compared to 'bronze and iron' in this verse?
Being compared to bronze and iron in Jeremiah 6:28 signifies a hardened and unyielding nature, much like the unyielding properties of these metals, which contrasts with the pliability and responsiveness God desires from His people, as also noted in Ezekiel 36:26.
How does this verse relate to the concept of slander?
The mention of walking around as slanderers in Jeremiah 6:28 highlights the destructive and harmful nature of gossip and false speech, which is also condemned in other parts of the Bible, such as in Ephesians 4:29-32 where it encourages edifying speech.
What is the consequence of being corrupt as stated in this verse?
The consequence of being corrupt, as stated in Jeremiah 6:28, is rejection by God, as further emphasized in Jeremiah 6:30 where it says 'the LORD has rejected them', indicating a severe spiritual consequence for those who persist in corruption and rebellion against God.
Reflection Questions
- How do I recognize and guard against a rebellious heart in my own life, ensuring I remain soft and responsive to God's will?
- In what ways can I replace slanderous or harmful speech with edifying and uplifting words, as encouraged by Scripture?
- What are some practical steps I can take to ensure I am not contributing to corruption or evil in my community or the world at large?
- How can I cultivate a heart that is receptive to God's refining and purging, as described in Jeremiah 6:29, and avoid the fate of being 'rejected silver'?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 6:28
They are all grievous revolters,.... From the right way of God and his worship: or, they are all revolters of revolters (e); of all, the greatest revolters, the greatest sinners and transgressors,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 6:28
They are all grievous revolters, walking with slanders: they are brass and iron; they are all corrupters.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 6:28
Grievous revolters; obstinate and refractory, ,23. Walking with slanders; being their main business to detract from thee and the other prophets, 20:10; a sin expressly forbidden, . They are brass and iron: this to the end of the chapter is all metaphorical; either they are impudent, as brass doth sometimes signify, or they are obstinate and inflexible, as iron notes: see both : or it signifies their corrupt estate; they are not pure metal, as silver or gold, but base and mean, as brass and iron mixed together, . They are all corrupters: this relates to their manners; they propagate their corruption, ; they strengthen one another in wickedness.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 6:28
Jeremiah 6:28 They [are] all grievous revolters, walking with slanders: [they are] brass and iron; they [are] all corrupters.Ver. 28. They are all grievous revolters.] Heb., Revolters of revolters. Chald., Princes of revolters, archrebels. Jeremiah, God’ s champion, such as was wont to be set forth completely armed at the coronation of a king in this nation, findeth and reporteth them such here, and proveth it. Walking with slanders.] Trotting up and down as pedlars, dropping a tale here and another there, contrary to Leviticus 19:16. They are brass and iron.] Base and drossy, false and feculent metals. Silver and gold they would seem to be, a sincere and holy people; but they are malae monetae, base coinage, a degenerate and hypocritical generation. Adulterini sunt, nihil habentes probi, as Theodoret hath it here; naught, and good for nought; not unlike those stones brought home in great quantity by Captain Frobisher in the reign of Queen Elizabeth. He thought them to be minerals and of good worth; but when there could be drawn from them neither gold nor silver, nor any other metal, they were cast forth to repair the highways. They are all corrupters.] Of themselves and of others.
Camden’ s Elisabeth, 189.
Ellicott's Commentary on 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 been made familiar by Isaiah (Isaiah 1:22; Isaiah 1:25), and was reproduced afterwards by Ezekiel (Ezekiel 22:18-22) and Malachi (Malachi 3:3). Corrupters.—Better, workers of destruction.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 6:28
28. grievous revolters] Heb. revolters of revolters, one of the ways of expressing the superlative. Cp. Genesis 9:25; Ezekiel 32:21 (see note in C. B.). they are brass and iron] an awkward expression in this place, and perhaps a later insertion, suggested by Ezekiel 22:18-22.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 6:28
28. The reasons: The people are revolters, walking with slanders,…brass and iron (ignoble)… corrupters.
Sermons on Jeremiah 6:28
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Into the Harvest - Part 2 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the urgency of the gospel harvest in today's world. He shares his experience of witnessing a great hunger for the gospel in unlikely places, |
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We've Forgotten How to Blush by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the state of God's people in Israel during a time of rebellion and turning away from the truth. He references Jeremiah 5:1-3, where God chall |
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Brokenness by Mark Partin | Mark Partin preaches on the importance of brokenness and humility in rekindling our 'first love' for Jesus Christ, emphasizing the need to reconcile broken relationships and rebuil |
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A Vision of Our Culture by Dennis Kinlaw | In this sermon, the preacher shares a powerful experience he had during a gathering where he noticed a wave of sound coming from the audience every time he mentioned the name of Je |
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(Biblical Manhood) -Morning Brunch by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being a godly example to our children. He shares his desire for his son to see him on his knees, weeping with joy about Jes |
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Are You Developing a Hard Heart by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the passage from Isaiah 6:9-10 where God sends Isaiah on a mission to a people who will not understand or perceive his message. The preacher |
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Dangerous Shepards by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker expresses concern about the state of preaching in North America, stating that skits and plays have replaced traditional sermons in some churches. The sp |