Jeremiah 36:32

Then took Jeremiah another roll, and gave it to Baruch the scribe, the son of Neriah; who wrote therein from the mouth of Jeremiah all the words of the book which Jehoiakim king of Judah had burned in the fire: and there were added besides unto them many like words.

Then took {H3947} Jeremiah {H3414} another {H312} roll {H4039}, and gave {H5414} it to Baruch {H1263} the scribe {H5608}, the son {H1121} of Neriah {H5374}; who wrote {H3789} therein from the mouth {H6310} of Jeremiah {H3414} all the words {H1697} of the book {H5612} which Jehoiakim {H3079} king {H4428} of Judah {H3063} had burned {H8313} in the fire {H784}: and there were added {H3254} besides unto them many {H7227} like {H1992} words {H1697}.

Then Yirmeyahu took another scroll and gave it to Barukh the scribe, the son of Neriyah. At Yirmeyahu's dictation he wrote in it all the words of the scroll which Y'hoyakim king of Y'hudah had burned up in the fire, and to those he added many similar words.

Then Jeremiah took another scroll and gave it to the scribe Baruch son of Neriah, and at Jeremiah’s dictation he wrote on it all the words of the scroll that Jehoiakim king of Judah had burned in the fire. And many similar words were added to them.

Then took Jeremiah another roll, and gave it to Baruch the scribe, the son of Neriah, who wrote therein from the mouth of Jeremiah all the words of the book which Jehoiakim king of Judah had burned in the fire; and there were added besides unto them many like words.

Jeremiah 36:32 powerfully illustrates the divine persistence of God's word in the face of human opposition. This verse describes the immediate consequence of King Jehoiakim's defiance: the prophetic message, far from being silenced, is re-issued and amplified.

Context

This verse follows the dramatic account in Jeremiah chapter 36, where the prophet Jeremiah is commanded by God to record all the words spoken against Israel, Judah, and the nations. His faithful scribe, Baruch the son of Neriah, diligently wrote down these prophecies. However, when the scroll was read before King Jehoiakim of Judah, he defiantly cut it into pieces and burned it in the fire. Jeremiah 36:32 reveals God's immediate and resolute response to this act of rebellion, demonstrating that His word cannot be destroyed or nullified by human will.

Key Themes

  • The Unstoppable Nature of God's Word: King Jehoiakim's attempt to silence Jeremiah's prophecy by burning the scroll proved utterly futile. This verse underscores that divine revelation cannot be thwarted or destroyed by human opposition. God's word stands firm, regardless of defiance.
  • Futility of Rebellion: Jehoiakim's act of burning the scroll was an overt rejection of God's message and a display of his hardened heart. However, instead of achieving his desired outcome, his rebellion only led to a more severe and expanded reiteration of the very message he sought to suppress.
  • Amplified Judgment: The phrase "and there were added besides unto them many like words" is crucial. The second scroll was not merely a duplicate but an expanded version, containing additional prophecies, likely detailing even harsher judgments against Jehoiakim and Judah for their continued sin and rejection of God's warnings. This reflects a principle where continued rebellion often leads to increased consequences.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "and there were added besides unto them many like words" (KJV) is significant. The Hebrew original, rabim kahem (רַבִּים כָּהֵם), literally means "many of them" or "many like these." It indicates that the second scroll was not merely a verbatim copy of the first but was amplified with additional prophecies and warnings. This expansion served as a direct consequence of Jehoiakim's defiant act, intensifying the message of judgment against him and the nation. It highlights that rejecting God's initial warnings often leads to more severe pronouncements.

Practical Application

Jeremiah 36:32 serves as a powerful reminder for all generations. Firstly, it affirms the enduring power and authority of God's word. No human effort, no matter how defiant, can ultimately suppress divine truth. What God has spoken will stand and be fulfilled, as seen in Isaiah 40:8, "The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever."

Secondly, it warns against the futility and severe consequences of rejecting God's warnings. Jehoiakim's hardened heart led not to the removal of the prophecy but to its amplification and intensified judgment. This teaches us the importance of heeding God's voice today, whether through Scripture, conscience, or circumstances. Persistent rebellion can lead to a deepening of consequences, as God's patience is not infinite. We are called to receive and obey God's word, understanding that it is for our good and salvation.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Jeremiah 36:4

    Then Jeremiah called Baruch the son of Neriah: and Baruch wrote from the mouth of Jeremiah all the words of the LORD, which he had spoken unto him, upon a roll of a book.

  • Jeremiah 36:18

    Then Baruch answered them, He pronounced all these words unto me with his mouth, and I wrote [them] with ink in the book.

  • Exodus 4:15

    And thou shalt speak unto him, and put words in his mouth: and I will be with thy mouth, and with his mouth, and will teach you what ye shall do.

  • Exodus 4:16

    And he shall be thy spokesman unto the people: and he shall be, [even] he shall be to thee instead of a mouth, and thou shalt be to him instead of God.

  • Leviticus 26:24

    Then will I also walk contrary unto you, and will punish you yet seven times for your sins.

  • Leviticus 26:28

    Then I will walk contrary unto you also in fury; and I, even I, will chastise you seven times for your sins.

  • Exodus 34:1

    ¶ And the LORD said unto Moses, Hew thee two tables of stone like unto the first: and I will write upon [these] tables the words that were in the first tables, which thou brakest.

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