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The Egyptians knew how to smelt iron. However, the iron-smelting furnace of Egypt symbolized the Israelites’ slavery there. The Lord rescued them from this slavery. God also promised to be their unique God if they would be his unique people (Exodus 6:7).
The Lord reminded Jeremiah of several messages (Exodus 19:5) that had formed the foundation of the relationship between the Lord and Israel for many centuries. Since the kingdom of Judah was the last part of Israel, its people were the ones facing judgment before the Lord. This likely happened during King Jehoiakim's reign.
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
Places
Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Furnace Jeremiah (Person) Minerals and Metals
Topics
Blessing: Contingent Upon Obedience Commandments: General Scriptures Concerning Contingencies in Divine Government of Man Furnace of Affliction Iron: First Recorded Use of Furnace