Fear is on every side] a favourite expression with Jeremiah (20:3mg, 10; Jeremiah 46:5; Jeremiah 49:29).

27-30. The nation incapable of reform. Jehovah reassures Jeremiah of his divine commission. The prophet appears under the figure of one testing metal by smelting. The result of the process is that no precious metal is found. All is dross.

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