near. Anathoth was. city of priests.
mouth. Put by Figure of
ch Metonymy (of Cause), for the words uttered by it.
reins. kidneys. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Subject), App-6, for the affections.
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Jeremiah 12:2
2 Thou hast planted them, yea, they have taken root: they grow,b yea, they bring forth fruit: thou art near in their mouth, and far from their reins.