Jeremiah 15:12

Shall iron break the northern iron and the steel?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 15:12

BSB
Can anyone smash iron-iron from the north-or bronze?
AKJV
Shall iron break the northern iron and the steel?
CPDV
But how can iron be joined with the iron from the north or with brass?
ERV
Can one break iron, even iron from the north, and brass?
NHEB
Can one break iron, even iron from the north, and bronze?
SMT
Shall iron break the iron of the north, and brass?

Commentary for Jeremiah 15:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 15:12
Summary
Rhetorical question about overwhelming destructive force
Event
Questioning material resistance
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Teaching