Jeremiah 1:6

6. From the long duration of his office (Jeremiah 1:2; Jeremiah 1:3; Jeremiah 40:1; Jeremiah 43:8, 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" (Jeremiah 43:8- :). The reluctance often shown by inspired ministers of God (Exodus 4:10 Exodus 6:12; Exodus 6:30; Jonah 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.