Jeremiah 6:28 asv — They are all grievous revolters, going about with slanders; they are brass and iron: they all of them deal corruptly.

American Standard Version

"They are all grievous revolters, going about with slanders; they are brass and iron: they all of them deal corruptly. "

— Jeremiah 6:28, American Standard Version

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Jeremiah 6 — Context

25

Go not forth into the field, nor walk by the way; for the sword of the enemy, and terror, are on every side.

26

O daughter of my people, gird thee with sackcloth, and wallow thyself in ashes: make thee mourning, as for an only son, most bitter lamentation; for the destroyer shall suddenly come upon us.

27

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

28

They are all grievous revolters, going about with slanders; they are brass and iron: they all of them deal corruptly.

29

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.

30

Refuse silver shall men call them, because Jehovah hath rejected them.

Jeremiah 6:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 6:28 say?
Jeremiah 6:28 in the American Standard Version reads: “They are all grievous revolters, going about with slanders; they are brass and iron: they all of them deal corruptly. ”
Where is Jeremiah 6:28 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 6:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 6, verse 28.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 6:28.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 6:28 in?
Jeremiah 6:28 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jeremiah 6:28?
Jeremiah 6:28 reads (ASV): “They are all grievous revolters, going about with slanders; they are brass and iron: they all of them deal corruptly. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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