He was speaking figuratively. What he said through the prophet Jeremiah has implications for your heart and the hearts of your loved ones.
وَفِي سِفْرِ إِرْمِيَا ،‏ أَتَى يَهْوَهُ عَلَى ذِكْرِ ٱلتِّينِ وَرَبَطَهُ بِٱلْقَلْبِ .‏