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Jeremiah 6:29

Jeremiah 6:30 net — They are regarded as‘rejected silver’ because the LORD rejects them.”

NET Bible

"They are regarded as‘rejected silver’ because the LORD rejects them.”"

— Jeremiah 6:30, NET Bible

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Jeremiah 6 — Context

27

The LORD said to me,“I have made you like a metal assayer to test my people like ore. You are to observe them and evaluate how they behave.”

28

I reported,“All of them are the most stubborn of rebels! They are as hard as bronze or iron. They go about telling lies. They all deal corruptly.

29

The fiery bellows of judgment burn fiercely. But there is too much dross to be removed. The process of refining them has proved useless. The wicked have not been purged.

30

They are regarded as‘rejected silver’ because the LORD rejects them.”

Jeremiah 6:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 6:30 say?
Jeremiah 6:30 in the NET Bible reads: “They are regarded as‘rejected silver’ because the LORD rejects them.””
Where is Jeremiah 6:30 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 6:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 6, verse 30.
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 6:30.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 6:30 in?
Jeremiah 6:30 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 6:30?
Jeremiah 6:30 reads (NET): “They are regarded as‘rejected silver’ because the LORD rejects them.”” 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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