What is the meaning of Jeremiah 36:32? Then Jeremiah took another scroll Jeremiah 36 has just recorded King Jehoiakim’s shocking act of slicing up the prophet’s first scroll and tossing it into the brazier (Jeremiah 36:23). Yet the first words that follow are, “Then Jeremiah took another scroll.” • God’s word is never silenced by human rejection; when one copy is destroyed, the Lord provides another (Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35). • Jeremiah’s immediate obedience models perseverance. He doesn’t argue or despair—he acts. Compare Elijah’s renewed mission after discouragement (1 Kings 19:15–18). • For us, this reminds us to keep speaking biblical truth even when it’s met with hostility (Acts 5:29). and gave it to the scribe Baruch son of Neriah Jeremiah entrusts the fresh scroll to Baruch, his loyal assistant. • Baruch’s faithfulness is spotlighted elsewhere (Jeremiah 32:12; 45:1–5). He stays with Jeremiah through opposition, illustrating the value of godly partnership (Ecclesiastes 4:9–12; Philippians 2:20–22). • Scripture often highlights the ordinary servants God uses—scribes, messengers, tentmakers—to advance His word (Ezra 7:6; 2 Timothy 4:11–13). • Baruch’s dependable character contrasts Jehoiakim’s arrogance, underscoring the blessing of humble service. and at Jeremiah’s dictation he wrote on it all the words of the scroll The phrase captures the process of divine inspiration at work. • Jeremiah speaks; Baruch writes. The ultimate Author is God (2 Peter 1:21; 2 Timothy 3:16). • The Lord can transmit His exact message through human lips and pens without error (Exodus 34:27; Revelation 1:11, 19). • Accuracy matters: “all the words” signals a complete, faithful reproduction, challenging any notion that Scripture is merely approximate. that Jehoiakim king of Judah had burned in the fire Jehoiakim’s act was a deliberate rejection of God’s call to repent (Jeremiah 36:25–26). • Burning the scroll symbolized burning the covenant, echoing earlier kings’ disregard for the Law (2 Chronicles 36:5, 12–13). • God answers contempt not with silence but with further revelation—and impending judgment (Jeremiah 36:30–31). • Modern parallels: cultures or individuals may dismiss Scripture, yet God’s truth remains intact and will judge them (John 12:48; Acts 7:51–52). And many similar words were added to them Far from being curtailed, the prophetic message expands. • God not only restores what was lost but adds “many similar words”—likely further warnings and promises (Jeremiah 30:2; 31:31–34). • Divine severity and mercy intertwine: additional words reinforce both judgment on sin and hope for the remnant (Jeremiah 29:10–14). • The episode foreshadows the completeness of the canon: what God intends to reveal, He reveals in full despite opposition (Revelation 22:6). • Practical takeaway: attempts to edit or suppress Scripture often result in even clearer witness from God (Philippians 1:12–14). summary Jeremiah 36:32 shows that God’s word endures, expands, and accomplishes His purpose despite human resistance. Jeremiah’s swift obedience, Baruch’s faithful service, and the Lord’s decisive response to Jehoiakim together teach us that Scripture is indestructible, fully inspired, and ever relevant. Troubles may burn pages, but they cannot extinguish the truth the pages carry. |
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