Jer 1:6 | JFB | STEP | 6. From the long duration of his office ( , &c.; Jer 43:8, &c.), it is supposed that he was at the time of his call under twenty-five years of age. child —the same word is translated, "young man" ( ). The reluctance often shown by inspired ministers of God ( ) to accept the call, shows that they did not assume the office under the impulse of self-deceiving fanaticism, as false prophets often did.

Jeremiah 1:6

6. From the long duration of his office (Jer 1:2, 3; Jer 40:1, &c.; Jer 43:8, &c.), it is supposed that he was at the time of his call under twenty-five years of age.

child—the same word is translated, "young man" (2Sa 18:5). The reluctance often shown by inspired ministers of God (Ex 4:10; 6:12, 30; Jon 1:3) to accept the call, shows that they did not assume the office under the impulse of self-deceiving fanaticism, as false prophets often did.