Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Whenever Jehudi had read three or four columns of the scroll, the king cut them off with a scribe’s knife and threw them into the firepot, until the entire scroll was burned in the fire. New Living Translation Each time Jehudi finished reading three or four columns, the king took a knife and cut off that section of the scroll. He then threw it into the fire, section by section, until the whole scroll was burned up. English Standard Version As Jehudi read three or four columns, the king would cut them off with a knife and throw them into the fire in the fire pot, until the entire scroll was consumed in the fire that was in the fire pot. Berean Standard Bible And as soon as Jehudi had read three or four columns, Jehoiakim would cut them off with a scribe’s knife and throw them into the firepot, until the entire scroll had been consumed by the fire. King James Bible And it came to pass, that when Jehudi had read three or four leaves, he cut it with the penknife, and cast it into the fire that was on the hearth, until all the roll was consumed in the fire that was on the hearth. New King James Version And it happened, when Jehudi had read three or four columns, that the king cut it with the scribe’s knife and cast it into the fire that was on the hearth, until all the scroll was consumed in the fire that was on the hearth. New American Standard Bible And when Jehudi had read three or four columns, the king cut it with a scribe’s knife and threw it into the fire that was in the brazier, until all of the scroll was consumed in the fire that was in the brazier. NASB 1995 When Jehudi had read three or four columns, the king cut it with a scribe’s knife and threw it into the fire that was in the brazier, until all the scroll was consumed in the fire that was in the brazier. NASB 1977 And it came about, when Jehudi had read three or four columns, the king cut it with a scribe’s knife and threw it into the fire that was in the brazier, until all the scroll was consumed in the fire that was in the brazier. Legacy Standard Bible And it happened that when Jehudi had read three or four columns, the king cut it with a scribe’s knife and threw it into the fire that was in the brazier, until all the scroll was consumed in the fire that was in the brazier. Amplified Bible And after Jehudi had read three or four columns [of the scroll], King Jehoiakim would cut off that portion with a scribe’s knife and throw it into the fire that was in the brazier, until the [entire] scroll was consumed by the fire. Christian Standard Bible As soon as Jehudi would read three or four columns, Jehoiakim would cut the scroll with a scribe’s knife and throw the columns into the fire in the hearth until the entire scroll was consumed by the fire in the hearth. Holman Christian Standard Bible As soon as Jehudi would read three or four columns, Jehoiakim would cut the scroll with a scribe’s knife and throw the columns into the blazing fire until the entire scroll was consumed by the fire in the brazier. American Standard Version And it came to pass, when Jehudi had read three or four leaves, that the king cut it with the penknife, and cast it into the fire that was in the brazier, until all the roll was consumed in the fire that was in the brazier. English Revised Version And it came to pass, when Jehudi had read three or four leaves, that the king cut it with the penknife, and cast it into the fire that was in the brasier, until all the roll was consumed in the fire that was in the brasier. GOD'S WORD® Translation As Jehudi read three or four columns, the king would cut them off with a scribe's knife and throw them into the fire in the fireplace. He did this until the whole scroll was burned up. Good News Translation As soon as Jehudi finished reading three or four columns, the king cut them off with a small knife and threw them into the fire. He kept doing this until the entire scroll was burned up. International Standard Version As Jehudi would read three or four columns, the king would cut it with a scribe's knife and throw it into the fire which was in the stove, until all the scroll was burned in the fire in the stove. NET Bible As soon as Jehudi had read three or four columns of the scroll, the king would cut them off with a penknife and throw them on the fire in the firepot. He kept doing so until the whole scroll was burned up in the fire. New Heart English Bible It happened, when Jehudi had read three or four columns, that the king cut it with a knife, and cast it into the fire that was in the brazier, until all the scroll was consumed in the fire that was in the brazier. Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass, that when Jehudi had read three or four leaves, he cut it with the scribe's pen-knife, and cast it into the fire that was on the hearth, until all the roll was consumed in the fire that was on the hearth. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd as soon as Jehudi had read three or four columns, Jehoiakim would cut them off with a scribe’s knife and throw them into the firepot, until the entire scroll had been consumed by the fire. World English Bible When Jehudi had read three or four columns, the king cut it with the penknife, and cast it into the fire that was in the brazier, until all the scroll was consumed in the fire that was in the brazier. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand it comes to pass, when Jehudi reads three or four leaves, he cuts it out with the scribe’s knife, and has cast [it] into the fire that [is] on the stove, until the consumption of all the scroll by the fire that [is] on the stove. Young's Literal Translation and it cometh to pass, when Jehudi readeth three or four leaves, he cutteth it out with the scribe's knife, and hath cast unto the fire, that is on the stove, till the consumption of all the roll by the fire that is on the stove. Smith's Literal Translation And it will be as Jehudi read three columns and four, he will rend it with the knife of the scribe, and cast into the fire which was in the furnace, even till all the roll was consumed upon the fire which was upon the furnace. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when Judi had read three or four pages, he cut it with the penknife, and he cast it into the Are, that was upon the hearth, till all the volume was consumed with the fire that was on the hearth. Catholic Public Domain Version And when Jehudi had read three or four pages, he cut it with a small knife, and he threw it into the fire which was upon the hearth, until the entire volume was consumed by the fire which was upon the hearth. New American Bible Each time Jehudi finished reading three or four columns, he would cut off the piece with a scribe’s knife and throw it into the fire in the brazier, until the entire scroll was consumed in the fire in the brazier. New Revised Standard Version As Jehudi read three or four columns, the king would cut them off with a penknife and throw them into the fire in the brazier, until the entire scroll was consumed in the fire that was in the brazier. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it came to pass that when Jehudi had read three or four pages, the king cut it with the scribe's penknife and threw it into the coals of fire; and the whole scroll was consumed in the fire that was on the brazier. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when Yehudi had read three columns and four, he cut it with the pen knife of a Scribe, and he threw it in the burning coals of the fire, and all the scroll was burned in the fire that was upon the fireplace OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass, when Jehudi had read three or four columns, that he cut it with the penknife, and cast it into the fire that was in the brazier, until all the roll was consumed in the fire that was in the brazier. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass when Judin had read three or four leaves, he cut them off with a penknife, and cast them into the fire that was on the hearth, until the whole roll was consumed in the fire that was on the hearth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context King Jehoiakim Burns the Scroll…22Since it was the ninth month, the king was sitting in his winter quarters with a fire burning before him. 23And as soon as Jehudi had read three or four columns, Jehoiakim would cut them off with a scribe’s knife and throw them into the firepot, until the entire scroll had been consumed by the fire. 24Yet in hearing all these words, the king and his servants did not become frightened or tear their garments.… Cross References 2 Kings 22:11 When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes 2 Kings 22:13 “Go and inquire of the LORD for me, for the people, and for all Judah concerning the words in this book that has been found. For great is the wrath of the LORD that burns against us because our fathers have not obeyed the words of this book by doing all that is written about us.” 2 Chronicles 34:19 When the king heard the words of the Law, he tore his clothes 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.” Isaiah 30:8-11 Go now, write it on a tablet in their presence and inscribe it on a scroll; it will be for the days to come, a witness forever and ever. / These are rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s instruction. / They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. ... Isaiah 5:24 Therefore, as a tongue of fire consumes the straw, and as dry grass shrivels in the flame, so their roots will decay and their blossoms will blow away like dust; for they have rejected the instruction of the LORD of Hosts and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 8:20 To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn. Ezekiel 2:3-5 “Son of man,” He said to me, “I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me. To this very day they and their fathers have rebelled against Me. / They are obstinate and stubborn children. I am sending you to them, and you are to say to them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’ / And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them. Ezekiel 3:7 But the house of Israel will be unwilling to listen to you, since they are unwilling to listen to Me. For the whole house of Israel is hard-headed and hard-hearted. Amos 7:10-13 Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent word to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, “Amos has conspired against you in the midst of the house of Israel. The land cannot bear all his words, / for this is what Amos has said: ‘Jeroboam will die by the sword, and Israel will surely go into exile, away from their homeland.’” / And Amaziah said to Amos, “Go away, you seer! Flee to the land of Judah; earn your bread there and do your prophesying there. ... Matthew 23:37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! Matthew 5:17-18 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. / For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. Matthew 13:14-15 In them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled: ‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ Luke 16:31 Then Abraham said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead.’” Luke 24:25 Then Jesus said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass, that when Jehudi had read three or four leaves, he cut it with the penknife, and cast it into the fire that was on the hearth, until all the roll was consumed in the fire that was on the hearth. he cut. Jeremiah 36:29-31 And thou shalt say to Jehoiakim king of Judah, Thus saith the LORD; Thou hast burned this roll, saying, Why hast thou written therein, saying, The king of Babylon shall certainly come and destroy this land, and shall cause to cease from thence man and beast? … Deuteronomy 29:19-21 And it come to pass, when he heareth the words of this curse, that he bless himself in his heart, saying, I shall have peace, though I walk in the imagination of mine heart, to add drunkenness to thirst: … 1 Kings 22:8,27 And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may inquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so… Jump to Previous Brazier Burning Cast Columns Consumed Cut Cutting Entire Fire Firepot Four Hearth Jehudi Jehu'di Knife Leaves Read Reading Roll Scribe's Scroll Three Threw Throw WheneverJump to Next Brazier Burning Cast Columns Consumed Cut Cutting Entire Fire Firepot Four Hearth Jehudi Jehu'di Knife Leaves Read Reading Roll Scribe's Scroll Three Threw Throw WheneverJeremiah 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. And as soon as Jehudi had read three or four columns This phrase highlights the role of Jehudi, a court official, in reading the scroll. The scroll likely contained the words of Jeremiah, dictated to Baruch, as a warning to King Jehoiakim and the people of Judah. The columns refer to sections of the scroll, which were read aloud in the presence of the king. This act of reading signifies the delivery of God's message, emphasizing the importance of hearing and responding to divine warnings. The number "three or four" suggests a partial reading, indicating that the king did not allow the full message to be heard. Jehoiakim would cut them off with a scribe’s knife and throw them into the firepot until the entire scroll had been consumed by the fire 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. Jehoiakim The king of Judah during this time, known for his rebellion against God's word and his disregard for the prophetic messages delivered by Jeremiah. 3. Baruch Jeremiah's scribe, who wrote down the words of the prophecy as dictated by Jeremiah and read them to the people and officials. 4. Jehudi A court official who read the scroll to King Jehoiakim, acting as a messenger of the prophetic word. 5. The Scroll The written record of Jeremiah's prophecies, which was meant to be a warning to the people of Judah about the consequences of their actions. Teaching Points The Rejection of God's WordJehoiakim's act of cutting and burning the scroll symbolizes a deliberate rejection of God's message. This serves as a warning against hardening our hearts to divine instruction. The Indestructibility of God's Word Despite Jehoiakim's actions, God's word remains unbroken and continues to fulfill its purpose. This teaches us about the eternal and unchanging nature of Scripture. The Role of the Messenger Jehudi and Baruch played crucial roles in delivering God's message. This highlights the importance of being faithful messengers of God's truth, regardless of the audience's response. The Consequences of Disobedience Jehoiakim's actions led to further judgment upon Judah. This serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of ignoring God's warnings and commands. The Call to Repentance Unlike Jehoiakim, we are called to respond to God's word with humility and repentance, aligning our lives with His will. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 36What is the Bible's stance on burning Bibles? How historically verifiable is King Jehoiakim’s scroll-burning incident, and are there extrabiblical sources that confirm or contradict it? (Jeremiah 36:23) What is the Bible's stance on burning Bibles? How credible is Baruch’s ability to reproduce an entire scroll from memory without error, and where is the evidence that any original text survived? (Jeremiah 36:32)(23) Three or four leaves . . .--The English words suggest the idea of a papyrus book rather than a parchment roll (see Note on Jeremiah 36:4), but the Hebrew word (literally = a door) may indicate the column of writing on such a roll, as well as a leaf. The act, in its childish impatience, betrayed the anger of the king. He could not bear to hear of the seventy years of exile which were in store for his people, and which, if we assume the roll to have included the substance of Jeremiah 25, would have come into one of the earlier columns. The word for "pen-knife" is used generally for any sharp instrument of iron--for a razor (Ezekiel 5:1), and for a sword (Isaiah 7:20). Here it is the knife which was used to shape the reed, or calamus, used in writing. It should, perhaps, be noted that the Hebrew, like the English, leaves it uncertain whether the king himself cut and burnt the roll, or Jehudi with his approval. Jeremiah 36:25 is in favour of the former view. We are reminded, as we read the words, of like orders given by Antiochus Epiphanes for the destruction of the Law (1 Maccabees 1:56), by Diocletian for that of the sacred books of the Christians, perhaps also of those of the Court of Rome for the destruction of the writings of Wyclif and Luther.Verse 23. - Three or four leaves; rather, columns or compartments. "Leaves" would imply that it was a book out of which Jehudi read, Whereas it was a roll (m'gillah never has any other meaning). But "books" were not yet known, nor would a knife have been necessary to separate the pages. He cut it. The subject may be either the king or Jehudi (at the bidding of the king). The term implies that the action of cutting was repeated several times; but we are not to suppose that each successive portion was cut off as it was read. The indignation of the hearer translated itself into the repeated mutilation of the roll, until all the roll was (east into the fire and) consumed. With the penknife; literally, with the scribe's knife. On the hearth; rather, in the chafing dish (or, brazier). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Andוַיְהִ֣י ׀ (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be as soon as Jehudi יְהוּדִ֗י (yə·hū·ḏî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3065: Jehudi -- 'Jewish', an officer of Jehoiakim had read כִּקְר֣וֹא (kiq·rō·w) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read three שָׁלֹ֣שׁ (šā·lōš) Number - feminine singular Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice or four וְאַרְבָּעָה֒ (wə·’ar·bā·‘āh) Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular Strong's 702: Four columns, דְּלָתוֹת֮ (də·lā·ṯō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 1817: Something swinging, the valve of a, door Jehoiakim would cut [them off] יִֽקְרָעֶ֙הָ֙ (yiq·rā·‘e·hā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 7167: To rend with a scribe’s הַסֹּפֵ֔ר (has·sō·p̄êr) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5608: To count, recount, relate knife בְּתַ֣עַר (bə·ṯa·‘ar) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8593: A knife, razor, a scabbard and throw [them] וְהַשְׁלֵ֕ךְ (wə·haš·lêḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strong's 7993: To throw out, down, away into אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the firepot, הָאָ֑ח (hā·’āḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 254: A fire-pot, chafing dish until עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while the entire כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every scroll הַמְּגִלָּ֔ה (ham·mə·ḡil·lāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4039: A scroll had been consumed תֹּם֙ (tōm) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8552: To be complete or finished by עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the fire. הָאֵ֖שׁ (hā·’êš) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 784: A fire Links Jeremiah 36:23 NIVJeremiah 36:23 NLT Jeremiah 36:23 ESV Jeremiah 36:23 NASB Jeremiah 36:23 KJV Jeremiah 36:23 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 36:23 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 36:23 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 36:23 French Bible Jeremiah 36:23 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 36:23 It happened when Jehudi had read three (Jer.) |
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