Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Yes,” Baruch replied, “he dictated all these words to me, and I wrote them in ink on the scroll.” New Living Translation So Baruch explained, “Jeremiah dictated them, and I wrote them down in ink, word for word, on this scroll.” English Standard Version Baruch answered them, “He dictated all these words to me, while I wrote them with ink on the scroll.” Berean Standard Bible “It was at his dictation,” Baruch replied. “He recited all these words to me and I wrote them in ink on the scroll.” King James Bible Then Baruch answered them, He pronounced all these words unto me with his mouth, and I wrote them with ink in the book. New King James Version So Baruch answered them, “He proclaimed with his mouth all these words to me, and I wrote them with ink in the book.” New American Standard Bible And Baruch said to them, “He dictated all these words to me, and I wrote them with ink on the book.” NASB 1995 Then Baruch said to them, “He dictated all these words to me, and I wrote them with ink on the book.” NASB 1977 Then Baruch said to them, “He dictated all these words to me, and I wrote them with ink on the book.” Legacy Standard Bible Then Baruch said to them, “He dictated all these words to me, and I wrote them with ink on the book.” Amplified Bible Then Baruch answered them, “He dictated all these words to me, and I wrote them with ink on the scroll.” Christian Standard Bible Baruch said to them, “At his dictation. He recited all these words to me while I was writing on the scroll in ink.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Baruch said to them, “At his dictation. He recited all these words to me while I was writing on the scroll in ink.” American Standard Version Then Baruch answered them, He pronounced all these words unto me with his mouth, and I wrote them with ink in the book. Contemporary English Version "Yes, Jeremiah did," Baruch replied. "I wrote down just what he told me." English Revised Version Then Baruch answered them, He pronounced all these words unto me with his mouth, and I wrote them with ink in the book. GOD'S WORD® Translation Baruch answered, "He dictated everything to me, and I wrote it on the scroll in ink." Good News Translation Baruch answered, "Jeremiah dictated every word of it to me, and I wrote it down in ink on this scroll." International Standard Version Baruch answered them, "Yes, Jeremiah dictated all these words to me, and I wrote them in the scroll with ink." NET Bible Baruch answered, "Yes, they came from his own mouth. He dictated all these words to me and I wrote them down in ink on this scroll." New Heart English Bible Then Baruch answered them, "He pronounced all these words to me with his mouth, and I wrote them with ink on the scroll." Webster's Bible Translation Then Baruch answered them, He pronounced all these words to me with his mouth, and I wrote them with ink in the book. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“It was at his dictation,” Baruch replied. “He recited all these words to me and I wrote them in ink on the scroll.” World English Bible Then Baruch answered them, “He dictated all these words to me with his mouth, and I wrote them with ink in the book.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Baruch says to them, “He pronounces from his mouth all these words to me, and I am writing on the scroll with ink.” Young's Literal Translation And Baruch saith to them, 'From his mouth, he pronounceth unto me all these words, and I am writing on the book with ink.' Smith's Literal Translation And Baruch will say to them, From his mouth he will read to me all these words, and I will write upon the book with ink. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Baruch said to them: With his mouth he pronounced all these words as if he were reading to me: and I wrote in a volume with ink. Catholic Public Domain Version Then Baruch said to them: “He was speaking with his mouth, as if reading to me. And I wrote in a volume with ink.” New American Bible “Yes, he would dictate all these words to me,” Baruch answered them, “while I wrote them down with ink in the scroll.” New Revised Standard Version Baruch answered them, “He dictated all these words to me, and I wrote them with ink on the scroll.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Baruch answered them, Jeremiah dictated all these words to me and I wrote them with ink in the book. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Baruk said to them: “From his mouth Jeremiah was speaking to me all of these words, and I was writing on the scroll in ink OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then Baruch answered them: 'He pronounced all these words unto me with his mouth, and I wrote them with ink in the book.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Baruch said, Jeremias told me from his own mouth all these words, and I wrote them in a book. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jeremiah's Scroll Read in the King's House…17“Tell us now,” they asked Baruch, “how did you write all these words? Was it at Jeremiah’s dictation?” 18“It was at his dictation,” Baruch replied. “He recited all these words to me and I wrote them in ink on the scroll.” 19Then the officials said to Baruch, “You and Jeremiah must hide yourselves and tell no one where you are.”… Cross References 2 Kings 22:10-13 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. / When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes / and commanded Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Achbor son of Micaiah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the servant of the king: ... 2 Chronicles 34:18-21 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. / When the king heard the words of the Law, he tore his clothes / and commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Abdon son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the servant of the king: ... Jeremiah 25:13 I will bring upon that land all the words I have pronounced against it, all that is written in this book, which Jeremiah has prophesied against all the nations. Jeremiah 30:2 “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Write in a book all the words that I have spoken to you. Jeremiah 45:1 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: Deuteronomy 31:9 So Moses wrote down this law and gave it to the priests, the sons of Levi, who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and to all the elders of Israel. Deuteronomy 31:24-26 When Moses had finished writing in a book the words of this law from beginning to end, / he gave this command to the Levites who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD: / “Take this Book of the Law and place it beside the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, so that it may remain there as a witness against you. Isaiah 8:1 Then the LORD said to me, “Take a large scroll and write on it with an ordinary stylus: Maher-shalal-hash-baz. Isaiah 30:8 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. Ezekiel 2:9-10 Then I looked and saw a hand reaching out to me, and in it was a scroll, / which He unrolled before me. And written on the front and back of it were words of lamentation, mourning, and woe. Ezekiel 3:1-3 “Son of man,” He said to me, “eat what you find here. Eat this scroll, then go and speak to the house of Israel.” / So I opened my mouth, and He fed me the scroll. / “Son of man,” He said to me, “eat and fill your stomach with this scroll I am giving you.” So I ate, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. Habakkuk 2:2 Then the LORD answered me: “Write down this vision and clearly inscribe it on tablets, so that a herald may run with it. Revelation 1:11 saying, “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.” Revelation 10:4 When the seven thunders had spoken, I was about to put it in writing. But I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Seal up what the seven thunders have said, and do not write it down.” Revelation 10:9-10 And I went to the angel and said, “Give me the small scroll.” “Take it and eat it,” he said. “It will make your stomach bitter, but in your mouth it will be as sweet as honey.” / So I took the small scroll from the angel’s hand and ate it, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. But when I had eaten it, my stomach turned bitter. Treasury of Scripture Then Baruch answered them, He pronounced all these words to me with his mouth, and I wrote them with ink in the book. He. Jeremiah 36:2,4 Take thee a roll of a book, and write therein all the words that I have spoken unto thee against Israel, and against Judah, and against all the nations, from the day I spake unto thee, from the days of Josiah, even unto this day… Jeremiah 43:2,3 Then spake Azariah the son of Hoshaiah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the proud men, saying unto Jeremiah, Thou speakest falsely: the LORD our God hath not sent thee to say, Go not into Egypt to sojourn there: … Proverbs 26:4,5 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him… with ink. Jump to Previous Baruch Book Dictated Ink Mouth Pronounced Pronounceth Scroll Word Words Writing WroteJump to Next Baruch Book Dictated Ink Mouth Pronounced Pronounceth Scroll Word Words Writing WroteJeremiah 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. It was at his dictation, This phrase indicates the process of verbal dictation, a common practice in ancient times for recording important messages. Jeremiah, as a prophet, received divine revelations which he then communicated to his scribe, Baruch. This method underscores the authority and authenticity of the message, as it was directly from the prophet's mouth. The use of dictation highlights the role of prophets as intermediaries between God and His people, similar to how Moses received the Law from God and conveyed it to the Israelites. Baruch replied. He recited all these words to me and I wrote them in ink on the scroll. 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 transcribed the words of the prophet as dictated by him. 3. Jehoiakim The king of Judah during this time, known for his resistance to Jeremiah's prophecies and his eventual destruction of the scroll. 4. The Scroll A physical representation of God's word, written by Baruch at Jeremiah's dictation, intended to be read to the people and the king. 5. The Temple The central place of worship in Jerusalem where the scroll was read to the people, symbolizing the presence of God among His people. Teaching Points The Importance of Faithful TransmissionBaruch's role as a scribe highlights the importance of accurately preserving and transmitting God's word. In our lives, we should be diligent in studying and sharing Scripture faithfully. The Power of God's Word Despite King Jehoiakim's attempt to destroy the scroll, God's word endures. This teaches us that God's word is indestructible and will accomplish His purposes regardless of human opposition. Obedience to God's Call Both Jeremiah and Baruch demonstrate obedience to God's call, even in the face of danger. We are encouraged to follow God's leading, trusting in His protection and provision. The Role of Scripture in Conviction and Repentance The reading of the scroll was intended to lead the people to repentance. Similarly, we should allow Scripture to convict us and guide us toward repentance and transformation. Partnership in Ministry The collaboration between Jeremiah and Baruch illustrates the importance of partnership in ministry. We are reminded to support and work alongside others in fulfilling God's mission. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 36:18?2. How does Jeremiah 36:18 demonstrate the importance of accurately recording God's word? 3. What role does Baruch play in ensuring the message of Jeremiah is preserved? 4. How can we ensure our study of Scripture remains faithful to the original text? 5. In what ways does Jeremiah 36:18 highlight the reliability of biblical transmission? 6. How can we apply the diligence of Baruch in our own spiritual practices? 7. How does Jeremiah 36:18 affirm the divine inspiration of Scripture? 8. What does Jeremiah 36:18 reveal about the role of scribes in biblical times? 9. How does Jeremiah 36:18 support the authenticity of the biblical text? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 36? 11. Who is the author of the Book of Jeremiah? 12. Who is the author of the Book of Jeremiah? 13. Why does Jeremiah 36 focus on burning a scroll instead of tablets or other writing materials, and could this reflect an anachronistic portrayal of ancient record-keeping? (Jeremiah 36:23) 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 36:18 Mean It was at his dictation• The phrase highlights that Jeremiah did not casually suggest ideas; he dictated God-given words. This echoes Jeremiah 36:2, where the Lord says, “Take a scroll and write on it all the words that I have spoken to you.” • Scripture repeatedly shows the prophet as a conduit, not an editor (Jeremiah 1:9; 30:2; 2 Peter 1:21). God’s message flows through Jeremiah’s mouth to Baruch’s pen without alteration, underscoring verbal inspiration. Baruch replied • Baruch functions as a faithful scribe (Jeremiah 32:12; 45:1). His response under oath before the officials (Jeremiah 36:17) affirms the chain of custody for the scroll, assuring the leaders—and us—that nothing was fabricated. • His integrity models how believers today ought to steward God’s Word (1 Corinthians 4:1–2). He recited all these words to me • Jeremiah’s complete oral delivery means Baruch received the full message, not selective highlights (Jeremiah 36:2, 32). • Similar scenes appear when Samuel relays the Lord’s word to Eli (1 Samuel 3:17–18) and when John is told, “Write in a book what you see” (Revelation 1:11). The pattern: revelation spoken, faithfully repeated, then recorded. I wrote them in ink • Writing “in ink” stresses permanence. Unlike clay tablets that could be wiped, ink on parchment signified lasting testimony (cf. Isaiah 30:8, “write it on a tablet… inscribe it in a book, that it may be for the time to come”). • The written form guards the message against distortion (Galatians 6:11 shows Paul likewise emphasizing his own handwriting for authenticity). On the scroll • A single scroll gathers all prophecies from Josiah’s reign onward (Jeremiah 36:2). Scroll imagery pervades Scripture—Ezekiel’s scroll of lament (Ezekiel 2:9–10) and the sealed scroll in heaven (Revelation 5:1). Each signifies God’s authoritative record that invites either obedience or judgment. • When King Jehoiakim later cuts and burns this very scroll (Jeremiah 36:23), he attacks the physical medium but cannot erase the divine message; God simply commands a new, expanded scroll (Jeremiah 36:32). summary Jeremiah 36:18 showcases a seamless chain of revelation: God speaks to Jeremiah; Jeremiah dictates every word; Baruch records them permanently on a scroll. The verse assures us that Scripture is verbally inspired, meticulously transmitted, and divinely preserved, calling readers to trust and obey the written Word. Verse 18. - He pronounced, etc.; rather, He kept dictating... while I wrote with ink, etc. The addition of the last clause suggests (and was, perhaps, intended to do so) that Baruch's function was simply mechanical.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “[It was] atלָהֶם֙ (lā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew his dictation,” מִפִּיו֙ (mip·pîw) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to Baruch בָּר֔וּךְ (bā·rūḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1263: Baruch -- 'blessed', three Israelites replied. וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “He recited יִקְרָ֣א (yiq·rā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every these הָאֵ֑לֶּה (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 me אֵלַ֔י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to and I וַאֲנִ֛י (wa·’ă·nî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I wrote [them] כֹּתֵ֥ב (kō·ṯêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3789: To grave, to write in ink בַּדְּיֽוֹ׃ (bad·də·yōw) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1773: Ink on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the scroll.” הַסֵּ֖פֶר (has·sê·p̄er) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5612: A missive, document, writing, book Links Jeremiah 36:18 NIVJeremiah 36:18 NLT Jeremiah 36:18 ESV Jeremiah 36:18 NASB Jeremiah 36:18 KJV Jeremiah 36:18 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 36:18 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 36:18 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 36:18 French Bible Jeremiah 36:18 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 36:18 Then Baruch answered them He pronounced all (Jer.) |
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