Jeremiah 36:8
New International Version
Baruch son of Neriah did everything Jeremiah the prophet told him to do; at the LORD’s temple he read the words of the LORD from the scroll.

New Living Translation
Baruch did as Jeremiah told him and read these messages from the LORD to the people at the Temple.

English Standard Version
And Baruch the son of Neriah did all that Jeremiah the prophet ordered him about reading from the scroll the words of the LORD in the LORD’s house.

Berean Standard Bible
So Baruch son of Neriah did everything that Jeremiah the prophet had commanded him. In the house of the LORD he read the words of the LORD from the scroll.

Berean Literal Bible
And Baruch son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet had commanded him, calling out from the book of the words of YHWH in the house of YHWH.

King James Bible
And Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading in the book the words of the LORD in the LORD'S house.

New King James Version
And Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading from the book the words of the LORD in the LORD’s house.

New American Standard Bible
So Baruch the son of Neriah acted in accordance with all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading from the book the words of the LORD in the LORD’S house.

NASB 1995
Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading from the book the words of the LORD in the LORD’S house.

NASB 1977
And Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading from the book the words of the LORD in the LORD’s house.

Legacy Standard Bible
So Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading from the book the words of Yahweh in the house of Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
Baruch the son of Neriah did everything that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading from [Jeremiah’s scroll] the words of the LORD in the LORD’S house.

Berean Annotated Bible
So Baruch (blessed) son of Neriah (lamp of YHWH) did everything that Jeremiah (whom YHWH has appointed) the prophet had commanded him. In the house of the LORD {YHWH} he read the words of the LORD from the scroll.

Christian Standard Bible
So Baruch son of Neriah did everything the prophet Jeremiah had commanded him. At the LORD’s temple he read the LORD’s words from the scroll.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So Baruch son of Neriah did everything Jeremiah the prophet had commanded him. At the LORD’s temple he read the LORD’s words from the scroll.

American Standard Version
And Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading in the book the words of Jehovah in Jehovah's house.

English Revised Version
And Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading in the book the words of the LORD in the LORD'S house.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Baruch, son of Neriah, did as the prophet Jeremiah commanded him. In the LORD's temple he read from the scroll everything that the LORD had said.

Good News Translation
So Baruch read the LORD's words in the Temple exactly as I had told him to do.

International Standard Version
So Neriah's son Baruch did just as Jeremiah the prophet instructed him, reading the words of the LORD from the scroll at the LORD's Temple.

NET Bible
So Baruch son of Neriah did exactly what the prophet Jeremiah had told him to do. He read what the LORD had said from the scroll in the temple of the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading from the scroll the words of the LORD in the LORD's house.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading in the book the words of the LORD in the LORD'S house.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
So Baruch son of Neriah did everything that Jeremiah the prophet had commanded him. In the house of the LORD he read the words of the LORD from the scroll.

World English Bible
Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading in the book Yahweh’s words in Yahweh’s house.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Baruch son of Neriah does according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, to read in the scroll the words of YHWH in the house of YHWH.

Berean Literal Bible
And Baruch son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet had commanded him, calling out from the book of the words of YHWH in the house of YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
And Baruch son of Neriah doth according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, to read in the book the words of Jehovah in the house of Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Baruch son of Neriah will do according to all which Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, to read in the book the words of Jehovah in the house of Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Baruch the son of Nerias did according to all that Jeremias the prophet had commanded him, reading out of the volume the words of the Lord in the house of the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Baruch, the son of Neriah, acted in accord with all that Jeremiah, the prophet, had instructed him, reading from the volume the words of the Lord, in the house of the Lord.

New American Bible
Baruch, son of Neriah, did everything Jeremiah the prophet commanded; from the scroll he read the LORD’s words in the LORD’s house.

New Revised Standard Version
And Baruch son of Neriah did all that the prophet Jeremiah ordered him about reading from the scroll the words of the LORD in the LORD’s house.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading in the scroll the words of the LORD in the LORD'S house.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Baruk son of Neriah did all that Jeremiah the Prophet commanded him, to read in the scroll the words of LORD JEHOVAH in the house of LORD JEHOVAH
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading in the book the words of the LORD in the LORD'S house.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Baruch did according to all that Jeremias commanded him - reading in the book the words of the Lord in the Lord's house.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jeremiah's Scroll Read in the Temple
7Perhaps they will bring their petition before the LORD, and each one will turn from his wicked way; for great are the anger and fury that the LORD has pronounced against this people.” 8So Baruch son of Neriah did everything that Jeremiah the prophet had commanded him. In the house of the LORD he read the words of the LORD from the scroll. 9Now in the ninth month of the fifth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, a fast before the LORD was proclaimed to all the people of Jerusalem and all who had come there from the cities of Judah.…

Cross References
So Baruch son of Neriah

Jeremiah 45:1-5
This is the word that Jeremiah the prophet spoke to Baruch son of Neriah when he wrote these words on a scroll at the dictation of Jeremiah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah, king of Judah: / “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says to you, Baruch: / You have said, ‘Woe is me because the LORD has added sorrow to my pain! I am worn out with groaning and have found no rest.’” …

Jeremiah 32:12-16
and I gave this deed to Baruch son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, in the sight of my cousin Hanamel and the witnesses who were signing the purchase agreement and all the Jews sitting in the courtyard of the guard. / In their sight I instructed Baruch, / “This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Take these deeds—both the sealed copy and the open copy of the deed of purchase—and put them in a clay jar to preserve them for a long time. …

Jeremiah 43:3
Rather, Baruch son of Neriah is inciting you against us to deliver us into the hands of the Chaldeans, so that they may put us to death or exile us to Babylon!”
did everything that Jeremiah the prophet had commanded him.

Exodus 40:16
Moses did everything just as the LORD had commanded him.

2 Kings 5:14
So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored and became like that of a little child, and he was clean.

1 Kings 17:5
So Elijah did what the LORD had told him, and he went and lived by the Brook of Cherith, east of the Jordan.
In the house of the LORD

2 Kings 23:2
And he went up to the house of the LORD with all the people of Judah and Jerusalem, as well as the priests and the prophets—all the people small and great—and in their hearing he read all the words of the Book of the Covenant that had been found in the house of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 34:30-31
And he went up to the house of the LORD with all the people of Judah and Jerusalem, as well as the priests and the Levites—all the people great and small—and in their hearing he read all the words of the Book of the Covenant that had been found in the house of the LORD. / So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book.

2 Kings 22:8-10
Then Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the scribe, “I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the LORD!” And he gave it to Shaphan, who read it. / And Shaphan the scribe went to the king and reported, “Your servants have paid out the money that was found in the temple and have put it into the hands of the workers and supervisors of the house of the LORD.” / 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.
he read the words of the LORD from the scroll.

Joshua 8:34-35
Afterward, Joshua read aloud all the words of the law—the blessings and the curses—according to all that is written in the Book of the Law. / There was not a word of all that Moses had commanded that Joshua failed to read before the whole assembly of Israel, including the women, the little ones, and the foreigners who lived among them.

Nehemiah 8:8
So they read from the Book of the Law of God, explaining it and giving insight, so that the people could understand what was being read.

Deuteronomy 31:11-13
when all Israel comes before the LORD your God at the place He will choose, you are to read this law in the hearing of all Israel. / Assemble the people—men, women, children, and the foreigners within your gates—so that they may listen and learn to fear the LORD your God and to follow carefully all the words of this law. / Then their children who do not know the law will listen and learn to fear the LORD your God, as long as you live in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess.”
Jeremiah 25:3-4
“From the thirteenth year of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah until this very day—twenty-three years—the word of the LORD has come to me, and I have spoken to you again and again, but you have not listened. / And the LORD has sent all His servants the prophets to you again and again, but you have not listened or inclined your ear to hear.

Jeremiah 29:1
This is the text of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the surviving elders among the exiles and to the priests, the prophets, and all the others Nebuchadnezzar had carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon.

Jeremiah 32:1-2
This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD in the tenth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, which was the eighteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar. / At that time the army of the king of Babylon was besieging Jerusalem, and Jeremiah the prophet was imprisoned in the courtyard of the guard, which was in the palace of the king of Judah.

2 Chronicles 34:15-18
And Hilkiah said to Shaphan the scribe, “I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the LORD!” And he gave it to Shaphan. / Then Shaphan brought the book to the king and reported, “Your servants are doing all that has been placed in their hands. / They have paid out the money that was found in the house of the LORD and have put it into the hands of the supervisors and workers.” …


Treasury of Scripture

And Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading in the book the words of the LORD in the LORD's house.

did.

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 1:17
Thou therefore gird up thy loins, and arise, and speak unto them all that I command thee: be not dismayed at their faces, lest I confound thee before them.

Matthew 16:24
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

in the.

Nehemiah 8:3
And he read therein before the street that was before the water gate from the morning until midday, before the men and the women, and those that could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive unto the book of the law.

Luke 4:16
And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.

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Jeremiah 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.












So Baruch son of Neriah
Baruch, the son of Neriah, was a scribe and close associate of the prophet Jeremiah. His role as a scribe was crucial in the ancient world, where literacy was not widespread. Baruch's lineage is significant, as his father Neriah is mentioned, indicating a family of some standing. Baruch's loyalty and dedication to Jeremiah's mission highlight the importance of faithful service in God's work. His name, meaning "blessed," reflects his role in preserving and proclaiming God's word.

did everything that Jeremiah the prophet had commanded him.
Baruch's obedience to Jeremiah underscores the importance of following God's instructions through His prophets. Jeremiah, as a prophet, received direct revelations from God, and Baruch's compliance demonstrates the trust and respect he had for Jeremiah's prophetic authority. This obedience is a model for believers, emphasizing the need to adhere to God's commands as conveyed through His chosen messengers. It also reflects the broader biblical theme of servant leadership and the importance of supporting God's work.

In the house of the LORD
The "house of the LORD" refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites. This location is significant as it was the spiritual heart of the nation, where God's presence was believed to dwell. Reading the scroll in the temple underscores the public and communal nature of God's message, intended for all of Israel. The temple setting also highlights the gravity and sacredness of the words being proclaimed, as the temple was a place of prayer, sacrifice, and divine encounter.

he read the words of the LORD from the scroll.
Baruch's act of reading the scroll publicly was a prophetic declaration, making known God's message to the people. The scroll contained the words given to Jeremiah by God, emphasizing the divine origin and authority of the message. This public reading was a common practice for disseminating important information, especially in a largely oral culture. The act of reading God's words in the temple connects to other instances in Scripture where God's law and messages were read aloud to the people, such as in the time of Ezra and Nehemiah. This practice underscores the power of God's word to instruct, convict, and guide His people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Baruch son of Neriah
Baruch was the scribe and faithful companion of the prophet Jeremiah. He played a crucial role in documenting and proclaiming Jeremiah's prophecies.

2. Jeremiah the Prophet
A major prophet in the Old Testament, Jeremiah was called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah. His ministry was marked by perseverance amidst persecution.

3. The LORD’s Temple
The central place of worship for the Israelites in Jerusalem. It was a significant location for delivering God's messages to the people.

4. The Scroll
A written document containing the words of the LORD as given to Jeremiah. It symbolizes the importance of preserving and proclaiming God's word.

5. The Event of Reading
Baruch's public reading of the scroll in the temple was a significant act of obedience and proclamation, intended to call the people to repentance.
Teaching Points
Obedience to God's Instructions
Baruch's actions demonstrate the importance of faithfully carrying out God's commands, even when it involves personal risk or sacrifice.

The Power of God's Word
The reading of the scroll in the temple illustrates the transformative power of Scripture to convict and guide people back to God.

Role of a Faithful Servant
Baruch's example shows the value of supporting God's work through various roles, whether as a leader or a scribe, each part is vital in God's plan.

Public Proclamation of Faith
The act of reading the scroll publicly encourages believers to boldly share God's word in their communities, trusting in its impact.

Perseverance in Ministry
Despite challenges, Baruch and Jeremiah's commitment to their mission teaches the importance of perseverance in serving God.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 36:8?

2. How does Jeremiah 36:8 demonstrate obedience to God's instructions through Baruch's actions?

3. What role does Baruch play in fulfilling God's message in Jeremiah 36:8?

4. How can we ensure our actions align with God's will like Baruch's?

5. In what ways does Jeremiah 36:8 encourage us to trust God's timing?

6. How does Baruch's obedience in Jeremiah 36:8 inspire our daily faithfulness to God?

7. What is the significance of Baruch's role in Jeremiah 36:8?

8. How does Jeremiah 36:8 reflect the theme of obedience to God's commands?

9. What historical context surrounds the events in Jeremiah 36:8?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 36?

11. Who was Baruch in the Bible?

12. Who was Baruch in the Bible?

13. How likely is it that Jehoiakim and his officials quickly learned of Jeremiah's prophecies to act swiftly, given the slow communication of the time? (Jeremiah 36:22–24)

14. 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)
What Does Jeremiah 36:8 Mean
So

• This opening word links verse 8 to the preceding instructions of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 36:4–7).

• It signals that what follows is a direct outcome of obedient response—nothing is delayed or debated (cp. Genesis 6:22; James 1:22).

• The promptness of the action highlights how God’s directives are meant to be carried out without hesitation (Exodus 12:50; Matthew 4:20).


Baruch son of Neriah

• Baruch is introduced again to stress his trustworthy role (Jeremiah 32:12; 45:1).

• As Jeremiah’s scribe, he stands as an example of a faithful helper who embraces a supporting ministry (Romans 16:3; 3 John 8).

• His lineage is noted to affirm historical accuracy and to remind readers that God uses real people in real time (Luke 1:3–4).


did everything that Jeremiah the prophet had commanded him

• Complete obedience is emphasized—“everything,” not merely selective parts (Jeremiah 24:6; John 2:5).

• Jeremiah speaks for God; therefore, obeying Jeremiah equals obeying the Lord (Jeremiah 1:9; 2 Chron 36:15–16).

• This mirrors the pattern of servant–prophet cooperation seen with Joshua and Moses (Joshua 11:15) and Elisha and Elijah (2 Kings 2:2).


In the house of the LORD

• Baruch’s reading takes place in the temple courts, the nation’s spiritual center (Jeremiah 26:2; Deuteronomy 31:11).

• Public proclamation underscores that God’s word is meant for corporate hearing, not private hoarding (Nehemiah 8:1–3; Colossians 4:16).

• The setting adds weight: the message comes right where the people claim to worship, challenging empty ritual (Jeremiah 7:2–4; Isaiah 1:12–17).


he read the words of the LORD from the scroll

• The scroll contains God-given, Spirit-breathed words (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21).

• Reading aloud invites conviction, repentance, and faith (2 Kings 22:11–13; Revelation 1:3).

• The act models the enduring practice of public Scripture reading in worship gatherings (1 Timothy 4:13; Luke 4:16–21).

• It reinforces that written revelation is meant to be heard, understood, and obeyed (Nehemiah 8:8; James 1:23–25).


summary

Jeremiah 36:8 shows the seamless chain of divine command and human obedience. Baruch promptly carries out Jeremiah’s God-given instructions, stands as a faithful servant, and brings the living word into the very heart of national worship. The verse reminds believers that God’s message must be obeyed fully, proclaimed publicly, and heard reverently so that hearts may respond in repentance and trust.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So Baruch
בָּרוּךְ֙ (bā·rūḵ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1263: Baruch -- 'blessed', three Israelites

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Neriah
נֵ֣רִיָּ֔ה (nê·rî·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5374: Neriah -- 'lamp of Yah', father of Baruch

did
וַיַּ֗עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

everything
כְּכֹ֥ל (kə·ḵōl)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

Jeremiah
יִרְמְיָ֣הוּ (yir·mə·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3414: Jeremiah -- 'Yah loosens', the name of a number of Israelites

the prophet
הַנָּבִ֑יא (han·nā·ḇî)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet

had commanded him.
צִוָּ֖הוּ (ṣiw·wā·hū)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

In the house
בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

he read
לִקְרֹ֥א (liq·rō)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

the words
דִּבְרֵ֥י (diḇ·rê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

of the LORD
יְהֹוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

from the scroll.
בַסֵּ֛פֶר (ḇas·sê·p̄er)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5612: A missive, document, writing, book


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