Jeremiah 36:32

Authorized King James Version

Then took Jeremiah another roll, and gave it to Baruch the scribe, the son of Neriah; who wrote therein from the mouth of Jeremiah all the words of the book which Jehoiakim king of Judah had burned in the fire: and there were added besides unto them many like words.

Word-by-Word Analysis

יִרְמְיָ֔הוּ

H3414

Jeremiah

jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites

לָקַ֣ח׀

H3947

Then took

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

מְגִלָּ֣ה

H4039

roll

a roll

אַחֶ֗רֶת

H312

another

properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc

וַֽיִּתְּנָהּ֮

H5414

and gave

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

בָּר֣וּךְ

H1263

it to Baruch

baruk, the name of three israelites

בֶּן

H1121

the son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

נֵרִיָּהוּ֮

H5374

of Neriah

nerijah, an israelite

#10

הַסֹּפֵר֒

H5608

the scribe

properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e., (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e., celebra

#11

וַיִּכְתֹּ֤ב

H3789

who wrote

to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)

#12

עָלֶ֙יהָ֙

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#13

מִפִּ֣י

H6310

therein from the mouth

the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos

#14

יִרְמְיָ֔הוּ

H3414

Jeremiah

jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites

#15

אֵ֚ת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#16

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#17

דְּבָרִ֥ים

H1697

all the words

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

#18

הַסֵּ֔פֶר

H5612

of the book

properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book

#19

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#20

שָׂרַ֛ף

H8313

had burned

to be (causatively, set) on fire

#21

יְהוֹיָקִ֥ים

H3079

which Jehoiakim

jehojakim, a jewish king

#22

מֶֽלֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

#23

יְהוּדָ֖ה

H3063

of Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

#24

בָּאֵ֑שׁ

H784

in the fire

fire (literally or figuratively)

#25

וְע֨וֹד

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

#26

נוֹסַ֧ף

H3254

and there were added

to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)

#27

עֲלֵיהֶ֛ם

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#28

דְּבָרִ֥ים

H1697

all the words

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

#29

רַבִּ֖ים

H7227

besides unto them many

abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)

#30

כָּהֵֽמָּה׃

H1992

they (only used when emphatic)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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