Jeremiah 6:28 cpdv — All these leaders who are turning away and walking deceitfully, they are brass and iron; they have all been corrupted.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"All these leaders who are turning away and walking deceitfully, they are brass and iron; they have all been corrupted. "

— Jeremiah 6:28, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jeremiah 6 — Context

25

Do not choose to go out into the fields, and you should not walk along the roadway. For the sword and the terror of the enemy is on every side.

26

Wrap yourself in haircloth, O daughter of my people. And sprinkle yourself with ashes. Make a mourning for yourself, as for an only son, a bitter lamentation: ‘for the destroyer will overwhelm us suddenly.’

27

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

28

All these leaders who are turning away and walking deceitfully, they are brass and iron; they have all been corrupted.

29

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.

30

Call them: ‘Rejected silver.’ For the Lord has cast them aside.”

Jeremiah 6:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 6:28 say?
Jeremiah 6:28 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “All these leaders who are turning away and walking deceitfully, they are brass and iron; they have all been corrupted. ”
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 (CPDV): “All these leaders who are turning away and walking deceitfully, they are brass and iron; they have all been corrupted. ” 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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