NET Bible
"Can you people who are like iron and bronze break that iron fist from the north?"
— Jeremiah 15:12, NET Bible
“Shall iron break the northern iron and the steel?”
“Can one break iron, even iron from the north, and brass? ”
“Can one break iron, even iron from the north, and brass?”
“Shall iron be allied with the iron from the north, and the brass?”
“Is it possible for iron to be broken; even iron from the north, and brass?”
“Shall iron break the northern iron and the steel?”
The mother who had seven children will grow faint. All the breath will go out of her. Her pride and joy will be taken from her in the prime of their life. It will seem as if the sun had set while it was still day. She will suffer shame and humiliation. I will cause any of them who are still left alive to be killed in war by the onslaughts of their enemies,” says the LORD.
Jeremiah Complains about His Lot and The Lord Responds I said,“Oh, mother, how I regret that you ever gave birth to me! I am always starting arguments and quarrels with the people of this land. I have not lent money to anyone and I have not borrowed from anyone. Yet all of these people are treating me with contempt.”
The LORD said,“Jerusalem, I will surely send you away for your own good. I will surely bring the enemy upon you in a time of trouble and distress.
Can you people who are like iron and bronze break that iron fist from the north?
I will give away your wealth and your treasures as plunder. I will give it away free of charge for the sins you have committed throughout your land.
I will make you serve your enemies in a land that you know nothing about. For my anger is like a fire that will burn against you.”
I said,“LORD, you know how I suffer. Take thought of me and care for me. Pay back for me those who have been persecuting me. Do not be so patient with them that you allow them to kill me. Be mindful of how I have put up with their insults for your sake.