Jeremiah 6:30 Meaning and Explanation
“Reprobate silver shall men call them, because the LORD hath rejected them.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Jeremiah 6:30
Jeremiah 6 concludes with Judah's final rejection and worthlessness.
What Does Jeremiah 6:30 Mean?
Reprobate silver is ore from which even intense heat cannot extract value; it is discarded as worthless. Men calling them this acknowledges public shame—Judah's reputation becomes that of the refuse, fit only for disposal. The language reflects both God's judgment and the visible result.
The ultimate cause: the LORD hath rejected them. This is God's final verdict. Rejection means separation, disposal, and the withdrawal of blessing. Unlike earlier verses that left room for repentance, this closing word is definitive.
Jeremiah 6:30 in the Original Language
נִמְאַס (nimás), 'rejected/despised'—indicates God's active judgment and turning away from His people.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 6:30
What does Jeremiah 6:30 mean?
Judah is like rejected silver, worthless and cast aside because the LORD has rejected them.
What is the context of Jeremiah 6:30?
Jeremiah 6 concludes with Judah's final rejection and worthlessness.