Jeremiah 36:24 kjv
Yet they were not afraid, nor rent their garments, neither the king, nor any of his servants that heard all these words.
Jeremiah 36:24 nkjv
Yet they were not afraid, nor did they tear their garments, the king nor any of his servants who heard all these words.
Jeremiah 36:24 niv
The king and all his attendants who heard all these words showed no fear, nor did they tear their clothes.
Jeremiah 36:24 esv
Yet neither the king nor any of his servants who heard all these words was afraid, nor did they tear their garments.
Jeremiah 36:24 nlt
Neither the king nor his attendants showed any signs of fear or repentance at what they heard.
Jeremiah 36 24 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Jer 36:23 | Jehoiakim read it, then cut it with a scribe's knife and threw it into the fire. | Explicit action of destruction |
| Jer 36:22 | Jehoiakim was in the winter palace... the scroll was in it. | Location of the event |
| Jer 36:11 | Judah, son of Nethaniah, had heard all the words of the Lord from the scroll. | Witness to the scroll's content |
| Jer 36:19 | "Go, ask Baruch the son of Neriah, 'Is it not with you that you wrote all these words from my mouth?'" | Jeremiah's role as mouthpiece |
| Jer 7:26 | "They have not listened to me or inclined their ear, but have stiffened their neck." | God's complaint about Israel's disobedience |
| Prov 29:1 | "He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing." | Principle of stubbornness leading to ruin |
| Acts 7:51 | "You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit." | NT parallel to resistance to God |
| 2 Tim 3:8 | "Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these men also oppose the truth." | Historical example of opposition to divine word |
| John 3:20 | "For everyone who does evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed." | Explanation for rejecting the message |
| Rom 1:18 | "For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men." | Consequence of rejecting God's truth |
| Gal 1:8 | "But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed." | Seriousness of rejecting God's word |
| Ps 119:105 | "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." | The nature of God's word |
| Ps 1:1-3 | Blessing on those who delight in God's law, curse on the wicked. | Contrast to Jehoiakim's action |
| Isa 55:11 | "So shall my word that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty." | God's word always accomplishes its purpose |
| Ezek 3:7 | God commissions Ezekiel with a rebellious nation. | Similar context of prophetic confrontation |
| Ezek 2:5 | God warns Ezekiel that they will know they are prophets among them. | Reinforces the authority of the prophet |
| Zech 7:11-12 | People refused to listen when the Lord sent his Spirit by the former prophets. | Historical parallel of ignoring the word |
| Heb 4:12 | "For the word of God is living and active..." | The power of God's word |
| 1 Thess 2:13 | "And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as what it really is, the word of God..." | Proper reception of God's word |
| Rev 11:10 | Those who dwell on earth rejoice over them and celebrate. They will torment the two witnesses. | Figurative meaning of prophetic messages being silenced |
Jeremiah 36 verses
Jeremiah 36 24 Meaning
The verse describes King Jehoiakim's defiant act of cutting up and burning God's prophetic message, delivered by Jeremiah through Baruch. This demonstrates a deliberate rejection of divine warning and authority.
Jeremiah 36 24 Context
Jeremiah 36 details the divine instruction for Jeremiah to record all God's words against Judah and Jerusalem on a scroll. He had his scribe, Baruch, read it publicly. King Jehoiakim received the scroll and heard its contents, but instead of repenting, he tore it up and burned it, a severe act of defiance against God's message and authority, leading to further pronouncements of judgment upon him and his house.
Jeremiah 36 24 Word Analysis
- And it came to pass: (וַֽיְהִי / way-hî) Common narrative opener indicating the sequence of events.
- when: (כִּי / kî) Introduces the condition or circumstance.
- Jehoiakim the king: (יהוֹיָקִים הַמֶּלֶךְ / yə-hō-yā-qîm ham-me-leḵ) Refers to Jehoiakim, king of Judah.
- had heard: (שָׁמַע / šāmaʿ) Heard, listened, obeyed. In this context, it is a passive reception, not an obedience.
- all the words: (כָּל־הַדְּבָרִים / kol-had-də-bā-rîm) Emphasizes the entirety of the message.
- by the mouth of the scribe: (בְּפִי־הַסֹּפֵר / bə-pî-has-sō-p̄êr) Indicating the message was conveyed through Baruch.
- Baruch: (בָּרוּךְ / bārūḵ) Baruch, Jeremiah's scribe.
- he cut it: (קָצַץ־אֹתָם / qāṣāṣ-ō-tām) To cut, sever, cut in pieces. The Septuagint uses 'echein' (to cut).
- with a scribe's knife: (בַּמַּאֲכֶ֥לֶת / bam-ma-ʼă-ḵe-leṯ) A penknife or cutting instrument used by scribes.
- and cast it: (וְהִשְׁלִיךְ / wə-hiš-lîḵ) To throw, cast, fling.
- into the fire: (הָאֵשׁ / hā-’ēš) Fire, symbolizing destruction and judgment.
- that was in: (אֲשֶׁר־בַּלְּבֻבָה / ’ă-šer-bal-lə-ḇu-ḇâ) Meaning "in the hearth" or "in the brazier," a specific place for burning. The term can also refer to a chest or strongbox. Here it denotes the receptacle of the fire.
- the fire that was in the brazier: This emphasizes the deliberate nature of the destruction in a place of heat and burning.
Words Group by Words-Group Analysis:
- "when Jehoiakim the king had heard all the words... he cut it...": This clause highlights the direct, personal, and volitional act of the king in responding to God's word. It's not a passive hearing, but an active, destructive decision. The parallel in Jer 36:22 indicates the king was in his winter quarters, perhaps suggesting a degree of comfort and detachment, which might have fueled his contempt for the dire warnings.
- "with a scribe's knife, and cast it into the fire": This detail shows the methodical nature of Jehoiakim's rejection. He uses a tool associated with recording and preserving words to destroy them. The "fire" signifies ultimate consumption and erasure, reflecting a desire to obliterate the prophetic message and its implications.
Jeremiah 36 24 Bonus Section
Jehoiakim's action is a severe prophetic sign act. The physical destruction of the written word does not nullify God's message; instead, God immediately commands Jeremiah to write a new scroll with even more severe pronouncements, including specific details about Jehoiakim's punishment and the fate of his family and nation. This demonstrates the immutability and persistence of God's Word, which cannot be ultimately destroyed by human hands or intentions. The new scroll reinforces that divine pronouncements, once spoken, will certainly come to pass, regardless of attempts to thwart them.
Jeremiah 36 24 Commentary
King Jehoiakim's act of burning the scroll represents the epitome of rebellious pride and outright rejection of God's sovereignty. He prioritized his perceived royal authority and comfort over the divine mandate. This futile attempt to destroy God's word ironically ensures its propagation through divine intervention and foreshadows a greater destruction, not of the word, but of Jehoiakim's lineage and reign. His fate is sealed by this blatant disregard for a direct communication from the Most High. This response mirrors a consistent pattern of national defiance throughout Israel's history, as seen in numerous instances where prophets' words were ignored or persecuted. The fire that consumes the scroll also symbolizes the fiery judgment that awaits the king and the nation that persists in such rebellion.