Jeremiah 6:28
Context“All of them are the most stubborn of rebels! 2
They are as hard as bronze or iron.
They go about telling lies.
They all deal corruptly.
Jeremiah 27:14
Context27:14 Do not listen to the prophets who are telling you that you do not need to serve 3 the king of Babylon. For they are prophesying lies to you.
1 tn These words are not in the text but are supplied in the translation for clarity. Some takes these words to be the continuation of the
2 tn Or “arch rebels,” or “hardened rebels.” Literally “rebels of rebels.”
3 tn The verb in this context is best taken as a negative obligatory imperfect. See IBHS 508 §31.4g for discussion and examples. See Exod 4:15 as an example of positive obligation.