Jeremiah 15:20
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This isn't just a promise of protection; it’s a radical redefinition of Jeremiah's role. God declares Jeremiah will be an impenetrable "bronze wall," not because Jeremiah is strong on his own, but because God's presence makes him unassailable against any opposition. This means even though people will relentlessly attack him, they won't overcome him, because God Himself is his defense and deliverer.
And I will make you to this people a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you, but they shall not prevail over you, for I am with you to save you and deliver you, declares the LORD.
English Standard Version (ESV)
Jeremiah is feeling utterly defeated, lamenting to God that his prophetic ministry feels like a failure and a source of constant pain. In response, God reassures him, repeating a promise made at his calling: He will make Jeremiah an impregnable "bronze wall" against the people's opposition. Though they will attack him fiercely with words and actions, they will ultimately fail because God Himself is present to protect and save him.
Jeremiah felt overwhelmed, like he was losing ground against a hostile crowd. God’s response isn't a quick fix, but a profound assurance of His presence and protection.
God assures Jeremiah that He will make him like a "fortified wall of bronze." This isn't just about physical protection; it's a divine empowerment for the prophet's challenging mission.
Jeremiah’s mission involved confronting a rebellious people. He's warned they will fight him, but God's promise flips the script: they won't win.
God’s words to Jeremiah reveal a crucial dynamic: the spiritual battle is real, but the outcome is assured by God.
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natsal · Hebrew Verb
The act of God's presence and protection ensuring that His servant is shielded from destruction. It signifies salvation from enemies and being rescued from the power of evil or death.
This promise to Jeremiah echoes his initial commissioning, assuring him that God's unwavering presence is his ultimate defense against the fierce opposition he faces during the destruction of Jerusalem and the exile.
c. 627 BC
Jeremiah's Call to Prophecy
God calls Jeremiah to be a prophet to Judah, promising to make him 'a fortified wall, an iron pillar, and bronze walls against the whole land.' This divine empowerment is reaffirmed in Jeremiah 15:20.
c. 609-597 BC
Early Prophecies Amidst Political Turmoil
Jeremiah prophesies during a turbulent period in Judah, with foreign powers like Babylon rising. The people's resistance to God's word, and thus to Jeremiah, intensifies.
605 BC
First Deportation to Babylon
Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon begins deporting Judeans, including members of the royal family and elite, to Babylon. This event signals the looming threat and God's judgment on Judah.
c. 597 BC
Siege and Second Deportation
Jerusalem is besieged, and King Jehoiachin along with thousands more Judeans are deported to Babylon. Jeremiah continues to prophesy amidst increasing despair and opposition.
c. 588-586 BC— this verse
Destruction of Jerusalem and Temple
The Babylonians lay siege to Jerusalem again, culminating in the city's destruction and the burning of the Temple. Jeremiah faces immense personal hardship and intense opposition from his own people.
After 586 BC
Exile and Continued Opposition
Jeremiah remains in Judah after the destruction, prophesying to the remnant. He continues to face animosity and disbelief from those who resent his message.
This verse echoes God's initial commission to Jeremiah, reminding him that the strength to stand against opposition was promised from the very beginning of his ministry.
Ezekiel 3:8Like Jeremiah, Ezekiel is called to be strong against a rebellious people, being made 'as hard as their hardest stone' to face their opposition.
2 Corinthians 10:4This passage speaks of spiritual weapons that are 'mighty in God' for tearing down strongholds, paralleling the divine enablement that makes Jeremiah an unbreakable force.
1 Peter 5:10This verse offers a similar promise of God's strengthening and perfecting power for His suffering servants, assuring them that they will be made firm and enduring.
clarkeJeremiah 15:20: "And I will make thee unto this people a fenced brasen wall: and they shall fight against thee, but they shall not prevail against thee: for I am with thee to save thee and to deliver thee, saith the LORD."
I will make thee - a fenced brazen wall - While thou art faithful to me, none of them shall be able to prevail against thee.
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And I will make thee unto this people a fenced brazen wall: these words are expounded by those that follow. They shall fight against thee, but they shall not prevail against thee: look, as men may throw stones or strike at a brazen wall, but do it no hurt; so, saith God, thou…
This isn't just a promise of protection; it’s a radical redefinition of Jeremiah's role. God declares Jeremiah will be an impenetrable "bronze wall," not because Jeremiah is strong on his own, but because God's presence makes him unassailable against any opposition. This means even though people will relentlessly attack him, they won't overcome him, because God Himself is his defense and deliverer.
Jeremiah is feeling utterly defeated, lamenting to God that his prophetic ministry feels like a failure and a source of constant pain. In response, God reassures him, repeating a promise made at his calling: He will make Jeremiah an impregnable "bronze wall" against the people's opposition. Though they will attack him fiercely with words and actions, they will ultimately fail because God Himself is present to protect and save him.
Jeremiah is feeling utterly defeated, lamenting to God that his prophetic ministry feels like a failure and a source of constant pain. In response, God reassures him, repeating a promise made at his calling: He will make Jeremiah an impregnable "bronze wall" against the people's opposition. Though they will attack him fiercely with words and actions, they will ultimately fail because God Himself is present to protect and save him.
"And I will make you to this people a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you, but they shall not prevail over you, for I am with you to save you and deliver you,…" — This isn't just a promise of protection; it’s a radical redefinition of Jeremiah's role. God declares Jeremiah will be an impenetrable "bronze wall," not because Jeremiah is strong on his own, but be…
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Last reviewed October 2026
