Jeremiah 6:29

The bellows are burned, the lead is consumed of the fire; the founder melteth in vain: for the wicked are not plucked away.

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 6:29

BSB
The bellows blow fiercely, blasting away the lead with fire. The refining proceeds in vain, for the wicked are not purged.
AKJV
The bellows are burned, the lead is consumed of the fire; the founder melts in vain: for the wicked are not plucked away.
CPDV
The bellows has failed; the lead has been consumed by fire; the molten metal was melted to no purpose. For their wickedness has not been consumed.
ERV
The bellows blow fiercely; the lead is consumed of the fire: in vain do they go on refining; for the wicked are not plucked away.
NHEB
The bellows blow fiercely; the lead is consumed of the fire: in vain do they go on refining; for the wicked are not plucked away.
SMT
The bellows were burnt from their fire, the founder melted the lead in vain, and the evil were not plucked up.

Commentary for Jeremiah 6:29

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 6:29
Summary
Refining process fails; wickedness remains unredeemable
Event
Metaphor of failed refining
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Judgment