Jeremiah 36:13
New International Version
After Micaiah told them everything he had heard Baruch read to the people from the scroll,

New Living Translation
When Micaiah told them about the messages Baruch was reading to the people,

English Standard Version
And Micaiah told them all the words that he had heard, when Baruch read the scroll in the hearing of the people.

Berean Standard Bible
And Micaiah reported to them all the words he had heard Baruch read from the scroll in the hearing of the people.

King James Bible
Then Michaiah declared unto them all the words that he had heard, when Baruch read the book in the ears of the people.

New King James Version
Then Michaiah declared to them all the words that he had heard when Baruch read the book in the hearing of the people.

New American Standard Bible
And Micaiah declared to them all the words that he had heard when Baruch read from the book to the people.

NASB 1995
Micaiah declared to them all the words that he had heard when Baruch read from the book to the people.

NASB 1977
And Micaiah declared to them all the words that he had heard, when Baruch read from the book to the people.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Micaiah declared to them all the words that he had heard when Baruch read from the book in the hearing of the people.

Amplified Bible
Then Micaiah declared to them all the words that he had heard when Baruch read from the scroll to all the people.

Christian Standard Bible
Micaiah reported to them all the words he had heard when Baruch read from the scroll in the hearing of the people.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Micaiah reported to them all the words he had heard when Baruch read from the scroll in the hearing of the people.

American Standard Version
Then Micaiah declared unto them all the words that he had heard, when Baruch read the book in the ears of the people.

Contemporary English Version
Micaiah told them what he had heard Baruch read to the people.

English Revised Version
Then Micaiah declared unto them all the words that he had heard, when Baruch read the book in the ears of the people.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Micaiah told them everything he heard Baruch read from the scroll publicly.

Good News Translation
Micaiah told them everything that he had heard Baruch read to the people.

International Standard Version
Micaiah told them all the things that he had heard when Baruch read from the scroll to the people.

Majority Standard Bible
And Micaiah reported to them all the words he had heard Baruch read from the scroll in the hearing of the people.

NET Bible
Micaiah told them everything he had heard Baruch read from the scroll in the hearing of the people.

New Heart English Bible
Then Micaiah declared to them all the words that he had heard, when Baruch read the scroll in the hearing of the people.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then Michaiah declared to them all the words that he had heard, when Baruch read the book in the ears of the people.

World English Bible
Then Micaiah declared to them all the words that he had heard, when Baruch read the book in the ears of the people.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Micaiah declares to them all the words that he has heard when Baruch reads in the scroll in the ears of the people;

Young's Literal Translation
And declare to them doth Micaiah all the words that he hath heard, when Baruch readeth in the book in the ears of the people;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Micaiah will announce to them all the words which he heard in the reading of Baruch in the book in the ears of the people.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Micheas told them all the words that he had heard when Baruch read out of the volume in the hearing of the people.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Micaiah announced to them all the words that he had heard when Baruch read from the volume to the ears of the people.

New American Bible
Micaiah reported to them all that he had heard Baruch read from his scroll in the hearing of the people.

New Revised Standard Version
And Micaiah told them all the words that he had heard, when Baruch read the scroll in the hearing of the people.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then Michaiah told them all the words that he had heard when Baruch the scribe read the scroll in the presence of the people.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Mikah revealed to them all the words that he heard when Baruk the Scribe read in the ears of the people
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then Micaiah declared unto them all the words that he had heard, when Baruch read the book in the ears of the people.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Michaeas reported to them all the words which he had heard Baruch reading in the ears of the people.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jeremiah's Scroll Read in the King's House
12he went down to the scribe’s chamber in the king’s palace, where all the officials were sitting: Elishama the scribe, Delaiah son of Shemaiah, Elnathan son of Achbor, Gemariah son of Shaphan, Zedekiah son of Hananiah, and all the other officials. 13And Micaiah reported to them all the words he had heard Baruch read from the scroll in the hearing of the people. 14Then all the officials sent word to Baruch through Jehudi son of Nethaniah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Cushi, saying, “Bring the scroll that you read in the hearing of the people, and come here.” So Baruch son of Neriah took the scroll and went to them.…

Cross References
2 Kings 22:10-11
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

Nehemiah 8:8-9
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. / Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the Law.

2 Chronicles 34:18-19
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

Isaiah 39:3-8
Then the prophet Isaiah went to King Hezekiah and asked, “Where did those men come from, and what did they say to you?” “They came to me from a distant land,” Hezekiah replied, “from Babylon.” / “What have they seen in your palace?” Isaiah asked. “They have seen everything in my palace,” answered Hezekiah. “There is nothing among my treasures that I did not show them.” / Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the LORD of Hosts: ...

Ezekiel 2:7
But speak My words to them, whether they listen or refuse to listen, for they are rebellious.

Ezekiel 3:17
“Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me.

Amos 7:10-11
Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent word to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, “Amos has conspired against you in the midst of the house of Israel. The land cannot bear all his words, / for this is what Amos has said: ‘Jeroboam will die by the sword, and Israel will surely go into exile, away from their homeland.’”

Daniel 5:17
In response, Daniel said to the king, “You may keep your gifts for yourself and give your rewards to someone else. Nevertheless, I will read the inscription for the king and interpret it for him.

Matthew 21:42
Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes’?

Matthew 23:34
Because of this, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and others you will flog in your synagogues and persecute from town to town.

Mark 12:10
Have you never read this Scripture: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.

Luke 4:17-21
the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. Unrolling it, He found the place where it was written: / “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, / to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” ...

Luke 24:27
And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself.

John 5:39
You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me,

Acts 8:30-35
So Philip ran up and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked. / “How can I,” he said, “unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him. / The eunuch was reading this passage of Scripture: “He was led like a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb before the shearer is silent, so He did not open His mouth. ...


Treasury of Scripture

Then Michaiah declared to them all the words that he had heard, when Baruch read the book in the ears of the people.

2 Kings 22:10,19
And Shaphan the scribe shewed the king, saying, Hilkiah the priest hath delivered me a book. And Shaphan read it before the king…

2 Chronicles 34:16-18,24
And Shaphan carried the book to the king, and brought the king word back again, saying, All that was committed to thy servants, they do it

Jonah 3:6
For word came unto the king of Nineveh, and he arose from his throne, and he laid his robe from him, and covered him with sackcloth, and sat in ashes.

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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.














Then Micaiah reported
The name "Micaiah" means "Who is like Yahweh?" in Hebrew, reflecting a common practice of embedding the name of God within personal names, signifying a connection or dedication to God. Micaiah's role as a reporter here is crucial, as he acts as a conduit for God's message. In a historical context, this reflects the importance of oral tradition and the transmission of divine messages through chosen individuals. Micaiah's faithfulness in reporting underscores the responsibility of believers to share God's word accurately and without alteration.

to them all the words
The phrase "all the words" emphasizes the completeness and integrity of the message. In Hebrew, "words" (דְּבָרִים, devarim) often signifies not just spoken words but also matters or things of importance. This highlights the gravity of the message being conveyed. Theologically, it underscores the belief that every word of God is purposeful and should be communicated in its entirety, reflecting the conservative Christian view of the inerrancy and sufficiency of Scripture.

he had heard Baruch read
Baruch, whose name means "blessed," was a scribe and a faithful companion of Jeremiah. His role in reading the scroll signifies the importance of literacy and the written word in preserving and disseminating God's messages. Historically, scribes were vital in ancient societies for recording and maintaining important documents. Baruch's reading of the scroll to the people illustrates the communal aspect of receiving God's word, where hearing and reading are acts of worship and obedience.

from the scroll
The "scroll" (מְגִלָּה, megillah) was the primary medium for written documents in ancient times, made from papyrus or parchment. The use of a scroll signifies the permanence and authority of the message contained within. In a scriptural context, the scroll represents the written word of God, which is to be revered and preserved. This aligns with the conservative Christian emphasis on the Bible as the authoritative and unchanging word of God.

in the hearing of the people
The phrase "in the hearing of the people" indicates that the message was delivered publicly, ensuring that it reached a wide audience. This public proclamation is significant in a historical context, as it reflects the prophetic tradition of addressing the community directly. It underscores the importance of communal engagement with Scripture, where the word of God is not just for private reflection but for public edification and accountability. This aligns with the conservative Christian belief in the transformative power of God's word when it is proclaimed and heard within the community.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And Micaiah
מִכָ֔יְהוּ (mi·ḵā·yə·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4321: Micaiah -- 'Who is like Yah?' three Israelites

reported
וַיַּגֵּ֤ד (way·yag·gêḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous

to them all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the words
הַדְּבָרִ֖ים (had·də·ḇā·rîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

he had heard
שָׁמֵ֑עַ (šā·mê·a‘)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

Baruch
בָר֛וּךְ (ḇā·rūḵ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1263: Baruch -- 'blessed', three Israelites

read
בִּקְרֹ֥א (biq·rō)
Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

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

in the hearing
בְּאָזְנֵ֥י (bə·’ā·zə·nê)
Preposition-b | Noun - fdc
Strong's 241: Broadness, the ear

of the people.
הָעָֽם׃ (hā·‘ām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock


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