Jeremiah 6:27

I have set thee for a tower and a fortress among my people, that thou mayest know and try their way.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 6:27

BSB

"I have appointed you to examine My people like ore, so you may know and try their ways.

AKJV

I have set you for a tower and a fortress among my people, that you may know and try their way.

CPDV

I have presented you as a strong tester among my people. And you will test and know their way.

ERV

I have made thee a tower and a fortress among my people; that thou mayest know and try their way.

NHEB

"I have made you a tester of metals and a fortress among my people; that you may know and try their way."

SMT

I gave thee a watch-tower among my people, a fortification, and thou shalt know and try their way.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 6:27

IhavesetH5414VerbtheeforatowerH969Noun MasculineandafortressH4013Noun MasculineamongmypeopleH5971Noun MasculinethatthoumayestknowH3045VerbandtryH974VerbtheirwayH1870Noun Masculine

Commentary for Jeremiah 6:27

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Jeremiah 6:27

Summary

Prophet commissioned to evaluate peoples conduct

Place

Judah

Event

Prophets commissioning

Estimated Time Period

c. 600 BC