New International Version When they heard all these words, they looked at each other in fear and said to Baruch, “We must report all these words to the king.” New Living Translation When they heard all the messages, they looked at one another in alarm. “We must tell the king what we have heard,” they said to Baruch. English Standard Version When they heard all the words, they turned one to another in fear. And they said to Baruch, “We must report all these words to the king.” Berean Standard Bible When they had heard all these words, they turned to one another in fear and said to Baruch, “Surely we must report all these words to the king.” Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass at their hearing all the words, that they were in fear, each man to his neighbor, and said to Baruch: “We must surely declare to the king all these words. King James Bible Now it came to pass, when they had heard all the words, they were afraid both one and other, and said unto Baruch, We will surely tell the king of all these words. New King James Version Now it happened, when they had heard all the words, that they looked in fear from one to another, and said to Baruch, “We will surely tell the king of all these words.” New American Standard Bible When they had heard all the words, they turned in fear one to another. And they said to Baruch, “We will certainly report all these words to the king.” NASB 1995 When they had heard all the words, they turned in fear one to another and said to Baruch, “We will surely report all these words to the king.” NASB 1977 Now it came about when they had heard all the words, they turned in fear one to another and said to Baruch, “We will surely report all these words to the king.” Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened that when they heard all the words, they turned in dread one to another and said to Baruch, “We will surely declare all these words to the king.” Amplified Bible Now when they had heard all the words, they turned one to another in fear and said to Baruch, “We must surely report all these words to the king.” Berean Annotated Bible When they had heard all these words, they turned to one another in fear and said to Baruch (blessed), “Surely we must report all these words to the king.” Christian Standard Bible When they had heard all the words, they turned to each other in fear and said to Baruch, “We must surely tell the king all these things.” Holman Christian Standard Bible When they had heard all the words, they turned to each other in fear and said to Baruch, “We must surely tell the king all these things.” American Standard Version Now it came to pass, when they had heard all the words, they turned in fear one toward another, and said unto Baruch, We will surely tell the king of all these words. Contemporary English Version After they heard what was written on the scroll, they were worried and said to each other, "The king needs to hear this!" Turning to Baruch, they asked, English Revised Version Now it came to pass, when they had heard all the words, they turned in fear one toward another, and said unto Baruch, We will surely tell the king of all these words. GOD'S WORD® Translation When they heard everything, they turned to each other in terror. They said to Baruch, "We must tell the king everything." Good News Translation After he had read it, they turned to one another in alarm and said to Baruch, "We must report this to the king." International Standard Version When they heard all the words, they turned to one another in fear, saying to Baruch, "We must report all these things to the king." NET Bible When they had heard it all, they expressed their alarm to one another. Then they said to Baruch, "We must certainly give the king a report about everything you have read!" New Heart English Bible Now it happened, when they had heard all the words, they turned in fear one toward another, and said to Baruch, "We will surely tell the king of all these words." Webster's Bible Translation Now it came to pass when they had heard all the words, they were afraid both one and another, and said to Baruch, We will surely tell the king of all these words. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen they had heard all these words, they turned to one another in fear and said to Baruch, “Surely we must report all these words to the king.” World English Bible Now when they had heard all the words, they turned in fear one toward another, and said to Baruch, “We will surely tell the king of all these words.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand it comes to pass, when they hear all the words, they have been afraid—one to another—and say to Baruch, “We surely declare all these words to the king.” Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass at their hearing all the words, that they were in fear, each man to his neighbor, and said to Baruch: “We must surely declare to the king all these words. Young's Literal Translation and it cometh to pass, when they hear all the words, they have been afraid one at another, and say unto Baruch, 'We do surely declare to the king all these words.' Smith's Literal Translation And it will be when they heard all the words, they trembled, a man with his neighbor, and they will say to Baruch, Announcing, we will announce to the king all these words. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when they had heard all the words, they looked upon one another with astonishment, and they said to Baruch: We must tell the king all these words. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, when they had heard all the words, each one looked at his neighbor in astonishment, and they said to Baruch: “We ought to report all these words to the king.” New American Bible and when they had heard all its words, they turned to each other in alarm and said to Baruch, “We have to tell the king all these things.” New Revised Standard Version When they heard all the words, they turned to one another in alarm, and said to Baruch, “We certainly must report all these words to the king.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow it came to pass when they had heard all the words that they were alarmed, looking one to another, and they said to Baruch, We will surely tell the king of all these words. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when they heard the words, they were astounded, each man, along with his neighbor, and they said to Baruk: “We shall show the King all of these words” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now it came to pass, when they had heard all the words, they turned in fear one toward another, and said unto Baruch: 'We will surely tell the king of all these words.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass, when they had heard all the words, that they took counsel each with his neighbour, and said, Let us by all means tell the king all these words. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jeremiah's Scroll Read in the King's House…15“Please sit down,” they said, “and read it in our hearing.” So Baruch read it in their hearing. 16 When they had heard all these words, they turned to one another in fear and said to Baruch, “Surely we must report all these words to the king.” 17“Tell us now,” they asked Baruch, “how did you write all these words? Was it at Jeremiah’s dictation?”… Cross References When they had heard all these words, 2 Kings 22:11 When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes 2 Chronicles 34:19 When the king heard the words of the Law, he tore his clothes Nehemiah 8:9 Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the Law. they turned to one another in fear Exodus 20:18 When all the people witnessed the thunder and lightning, the sounding of the ram’s horn, and the mountain enveloped in smoke, they trembled and stood at a distance. 2 Chronicles 34:21 “Go and inquire of the LORD for me and for those remaining in Israel and Judah concerning the words in the book that has been found. For great is the wrath of the LORD that has been poured out on us because our fathers have not kept the word of the LORD by doing all that is written in this book.” Acts 5:11 And great fear came over the whole church and all who heard about these events. and said to Baruch, Nehemiah 8:1 At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. Acts 8:34 “Tell me,” said the eunuch, “who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?” Matthew 13:36 Then Jesus dismissed the crowds and went into the house. His disciples came to Him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” “Surely we must report all these words to the king.” 2 Kings 22:10 Moreover, Shaphan the scribe told the king, “Hilkiah the priest has given me a book.” And Shaphan read it in the presence of the king. 2 Kings 7:9-10 Finally, they said to one another, “We are not doing what is right. Today is a day of good news. If we are silent and wait until morning light, our sin will overtake us. Now, therefore, let us go and tell the king’s household.” / So they went and called out to the gatekeepers of the city, saying, “We went to the Aramean camp and no one was there—not a trace—only tethered horses and donkeys, and the tents were intact.” 2 Samuel 18:19 Then Ahimaaz son of Zadok said, “Please let me run and tell the king the good news that the LORD has avenged him of his enemies.” Acts 2:37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Acts 17:11 Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true. Isaiah 66:2 Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Treasury of Scripture Now it came to pass, when they had heard all the words, they were afraid both one and other, and said to Baruch, We will surely tell the king of all these words. they were. Jeremiah 36:24 Yet they were not afraid, nor rent their garments, neither the king, nor any of his servants that heard all these words. Acts 24:25,26 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee… We. Jeremiah 13:18 Say unto the king and to the queen, Humble yourselves, sit down: for your principalities shall come down, even the crown of your glory. Jeremiah 38:1-4 Then Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of Pashur, and Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashur the son of Malchiah, heard the words that Jeremiah had spoken unto all the people, saying, … Amos 7:10,11 Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, Amos hath conspired against thee in the midst of the house of Israel: the land is not able to bear all his words… Jump to Previous Afraid Baruch Declare Fear Hear Heard Hearing Report Surely Turned WordsJump to Next Afraid Baruch Declare Fear Hear Heard Hearing Report Surely Turned WordsJeremiah 36 1. Jeremiah causes Baruch to write his prophesy,5. and publicly to read it. 11. The princes, having intelligence thereof by Michaiah, 14. send Jehudi to fetch the roll and read it. 19. They will Baruch to hide himself and Jeremiah. 20. The king, Jehoiakim, being certified thereof, hears part of it and burns the roll. 27. Jeremiah denounces his judgment. 32. Baruch writes a new copy. When they had heard all these words, Jehoiakim’s officials had listened as Baruch read Jeremiah’s scroll, which warned of Judah’s coming judgment for persistent rebellion against the Lord. The message confronted them with the seriousness of the nation’s sin and the certainty of God’s announced judgment. 2Ki 22:11 When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law,… they turned to one another in fear Their reaction showed that they understood the warnings were not merely political criticism but a divine indictment. Unlike the king’s later response, these men were shaken by what they heard and recognized the danger facing Judah. Exo 20:18 When all the people witnessed the thunder and lightning,… and said to Baruch, Baruch had faithfully carried out Jeremiah’s command by recording and publicly reading the prophecies. He now stood before royal officials as the responsible witness to the source and content of the scroll. Neh 8:1 At that time all the people gathered together in the square… “Surely we must report all these words to the king.” The officials believed Jehoiakim needed to hear the message because he bore responsibility for leading the nation. Their decision set the scroll before the king, whose rejection of it would reveal Judah’s hardened resistance to God’s warning. 2Ki 22:10 Moreover, Shaphan the scribe told the king… Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah, often warning them of impending judgment due to their disobedience. 2. Baruch The scribe and faithful companion of Jeremiah, who wrote down the words of the prophecy as dictated by Jeremiah. 3. The Officials A group of leaders in Judah who heard the words of the scroll and were struck with fear, recognizing the gravity of the message. 4. The King (Jehoiakim) The reigning king of Judah at the time, who would later react to the reading of the scroll with hostility. 5. The Scroll The written record of Jeremiah's prophecies, which Baruch read aloud to the officials, leading to their fearful response. Teaching Points The Power of God's WordThe officials' fear upon hearing the scroll highlights the inherent power and authority of God's word to convict and provoke a response. Responsibility to Respond The officials recognized the need to report the message to the king, illustrating our responsibility to act upon God's word and share it with others. Fear of the Lord Their fear underscores the importance of a reverent fear of God, which is the beginning of wisdom and leads to repentance and obedience. Faithful Service Baruch's role as a scribe demonstrates the importance of faithfully serving God in whatever capacity He calls us, even in the face of potential danger. God's Sovereignty Despite human resistance, God's purposes will prevail, as seen in the eventual fulfillment of Jeremiah's prophecies. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 36:16?2. How does Jeremiah 36:16 demonstrate the power of God's word on listeners? 3. What can we learn from the officials' reaction to the scroll in Jeremiah 36:16? 4. How does Jeremiah 36:16 connect with Hebrews 4:12 about the word's impact? 5. How should we respond when confronted with God's truth, as in Jeremiah 36:16? 6. What steps can we take to ensure we heed God's warnings today? 7. What historical context surrounds Jeremiah 36:16 and its impact on the audience's reaction? 8. How does Jeremiah 36:16 demonstrate the power of God's word to instill fear? 9. Why did the officials react with fear upon hearing the words in Jeremiah 36:16? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 36? (16) They were afraid both one and other . . .--The words indicate a conflict of feelings. They were alarmed for themselves and their country as they heard, with at least a partial faith, the woes that were threatened as impending. They were alarmed also for the safety of the prophet and the scribe who had the boldness to utter those woes. They have no hostile purpose in communicating what they had heard to the king, but the matter had come to their official knowledge, and they had no alternative but to report it (Leviticus 5:1; Proverbs 29:24).Verse 16. - They were afraid both one and other; rather, they turned shudderingly one to another. Such an announcement as Jeremiah's at such a serious crisis startled them by its boldness. We may infer that the prophet had for some time, by Divine command, kept his sombre anticipations in the background. We will surely tell the king; rather, we have to tell the king. Friendly feeling would have prompted them to hush up the affair (see Jeremiah 27:20, 21), but duty forbade. Jeremiah 36:16 portrays the powerful impact of God’s word: it is heard, it pierces, it produces reverent fear, and it demands faithful action. The officials’ reaction teaches that when Scripture confronts us, we must let conviction move us to obedience, regardless of personal risk or the response of others. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When they had heardכְּשָׁמְעָם֙ (kə·šā·mə·‘ām) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every these words, הַדְּבָרִ֔ים (had·də·ḇā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause they turned to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to each אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person other רֵעֵ֑הוּ (rê·‘ê·hū) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7453: Friend, companion, fellow in fear פָּחֲד֖וּ (pā·ḥă·ḏū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6342: To dread, be in dread or in awe and said וַיֹּֽאמְרוּ֙ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Baruch, בָּר֔וּךְ (bā·rūḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1263: Baruch -- 'blessed', three Israelites “Surely we must report הַגֵּ֤יד (hag·gêḏ) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every these הָאֵֽלֶּה׃ (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those words הַדְּבָרִ֖ים (had·də·ḇā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause to the king.” לַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (lam·me·leḵ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Additonal Resources Jeremiah 36:16 Blue Letter BibleJeremiah 36:16 Bible Gateway Jeremiah 36:16 Bible.com Jeremiah 36:16 NIV |
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