Jeremiah 36:19
New International Version
Then the officials said to Baruch, “You and Jeremiah, go and hide. Don’t let anyone know where you are.”

New Living Translation
“You and Jeremiah should both hide,” the officials told Baruch. “Don’t tell anyone where you are!”

English Standard Version
Then the officials said to Baruch, “Go and hide, you and Jeremiah, and let no one know where you are.”

Berean Standard Bible
Then the officials said to Baruch, “You and Jeremiah must hide yourselves and tell no one where you are.”

King James Bible
Then said the princes unto Baruch, Go, hide thee, thou and Jeremiah; and let no man know where ye be.

New King James Version
Then the princes said to Baruch, “Go and hide, you and Jeremiah; and let no one know where you are.”

New American Standard Bible
Then the officials said to Baruch, “Go, hide yourself, you and Jeremiah, and do not let anyone know where you are.”

NASB 1995
Then the officials said to Baruch, “Go, hide yourself, you and Jeremiah, and do not let anyone know where you are.”

NASB 1977
Then the officials said to Baruch, “Go, hide yourself, you and Jeremiah, and do not let anyone know where you are.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the officials said to Baruch, “Go, hide yourself, you and Jeremiah, and do not let anyone know where you are.”

Amplified Bible
Then the princes said to Baruch, “Go and hide, you and Jeremiah, and do not let anyone know where you are.”

Christian Standard Bible
The officials said to Baruch, “You and Jeremiah must hide and tell no one where you are.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The officials said to Baruch, “You and Jeremiah must hide yourselves and tell no one where you are.”

American Standard Version
Then said the princes unto Baruch, Go, hide thee, thou and Jeremiah; and let no man know where ye are.

Contemporary English Version
The officials said, "You and Jeremiah must go into hiding, and don't tell anyone where you are going."

English Revised Version
Then said the princes unto Baruch, Go, hide thee, thou and Jeremiah; and let no man know where ye be.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The officials said to Baruch, "You and Jeremiah must hide. Don't let anyone know where you are."

Good News Translation
Then they told him, "You and Jeremiah must go and hide. Don't let anyone know where you are."

International Standard Version
Then the officials told Baruch, "Go, hide yourself, both you and Jeremiah, and don't let anyone know where you are."

Majority Standard Bible
Then the officials said to Baruch, ?You and Jeremiah must hide yourselves and tell no one where you are.?

NET Bible
Then the officials said to Baruch, "You and Jeremiah must go and hide. You must not let anyone know where you are."

New Heart English Bible
Then the officials said to Baruch, "Go, hide, you and Jeremiah; and let no man know where you are."

Webster's Bible Translation
Then said the princes to Baruch, Go, hide thyself, thou and Jeremiah; and let no man know where ye are.

World English Bible
Then the princes said to Baruch, “You and Jeremiah go hide. Don’t let anyone know where you are.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the heads say to Baruch, “Go, be hidden, you and Jeremiah, and let no one know where you [are].”

Young's Literal Translation
And the heads say unto Baruch, 'Go, be hidden, thou and Jeremiah, and let no one know where ye are.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And the chiefs will say to Baruch, Go hide, thou, and Jeremiah; and a man not knowing where ye are.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the princes said to Baruch: Go, and hide thee, both thou and Jeremias, and let no man know where you are.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the leaders said to Baruch: “Go away and hide, you and Jeremiah, and let no one know where you are.”

New American Bible
The princes said to Baruch, “Go into hiding, you and Jeremiah; do not let anyone know where you are.”

New Revised Standard Version
Then the officials said to Baruch, “Go and hide, you and Jeremiah, and let no one know where you are.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then the princes said to Baruch, Go hide, you and Jeremiah; and let no man know where you are.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Princes said to Baruk: “Go and hide yourselves, you and Jeremiah, and no man shall know where you are”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then said the princes unto Baruch: 'Go, hide thee, thou and Jeremiah, and let no man know where ye are.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they said to Baruch, Go, and hide, thou and Jeremias; let no man know where ye are.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Jeremiah's Scroll Read in the King's House
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 22:13
“Go and inquire of the LORD for me, for the people, and for all Judah concerning the words in this book that has been found. For great is the wrath of the LORD that burns against us because our fathers have not obeyed the words of this book by doing all that is written about us.”

Jeremiah 26:24
Nevertheless, Ahikam son of Shaphan supported Jeremiah, so he was not handed over to the people to be put to death.

Jeremiah 26:16
Then the officials and all the people told the priests and prophets, “This man is not worthy of death, for he has spoken to us in the name of the LORD our God!”

Jeremiah 26:20-23
Now there was another man prophesying in the name of the LORD, Uriah son of Shemaiah from Kiriath-jearim. He prophesied against this city and against this land the same things that Jeremiah did. / King Jehoiakim and all his mighty men and officials heard his words, and the king sought to put him to death. But when Uriah found out about it, he fled in fear and went to Egypt. / Then King Jehoiakim sent men to Egypt: Elnathan son of Achbor along with some other men. ...

2 Chronicles 34:21
“Go and inquire of the LORD for me and for those remaining in Israel and Judah concerning the words in the book that has been found. For great is the wrath of the LORD that has been poured out on us because our fathers have not kept the word of the LORD by doing all that is written in this book.”

Acts 5:40-42
At this, they yielded to Gamaliel. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them. / The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. / Every day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ.

Acts 4:18-20
Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. / But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God. / For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”

Acts 5:27-29
They brought them in and made them stand before the Sanhedrin, where the high priest interrogated them. / “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us responsible for this man’s blood.” / But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.

Acts 23:12-22
When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. / They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. ...

Matthew 10:16-20
Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. / But beware of men, for they will hand you over to their councils and flog you in their synagogues. / On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. ...

Matthew 10:28
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

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.

Luke 21:12-15
But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. On account of My name they will deliver you to the synagogues and prisons, and they will bring you before kings and governors. / This will be your opportunity to serve as witnesses. / So make up your mind not to worry beforehand how to defend yourselves. ...

John 15:20
Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well.

John 16:2
They will put you out of the synagogues. In fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God.


Treasury of Scripture

Then said the princes to Baruch, Go, hide you, you and Jeremiah; and let no man know where you be.

Jeremiah 36:26
But the king commanded Jerahmeel the son of Hammelech, and Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet: but the LORD hid them.

Jeremiah 26:20-24
And there was also a man that prophesied in the name of the LORD, Urijah the son of Shemaiah of Kirjathjearim, who prophesied against this city and against this land according to all the words of Jeremiah: …

1 Kings 17:3
Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan.

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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 the officials
The term "officials" refers to the leaders or princes within the court of King Jehoiakim. In the Hebrew text, the word used is "שָׂרִים" (sarim), which denotes rulers or leaders. These officials were part of the administrative structure of Judah, responsible for advising the king and implementing his decrees. Historically, this period was marked by political instability and the looming threat of Babylonian invasion, which made the role of these officials crucial in navigating the kingdom's survival.

said to Baruch
Baruch, the son of Neriah, was a scribe and a faithful companion of the prophet Jeremiah. His role as a scribe was significant, as he was responsible for writing down the prophecies of Jeremiah, which were divinely inspired messages intended for the people of Judah. The Hebrew name "Baruch" means "blessed," indicating his favored position in assisting Jeremiah. Baruch's involvement highlights the importance of preserving God's word through written records, a practice that has ensured the transmission of biblical texts through generations.

You and Jeremiah
This phrase underscores the close partnership between Baruch and Jeremiah. Jeremiah, a major prophet, was called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah. His prophetic ministry was marked by perseverance in the face of opposition. The mention of both Baruch and Jeremiah together emphasizes the collaborative effort in fulfilling God's mission, illustrating the biblical principle that God often works through partnerships to accomplish His purposes.

must hide
The directive to "hide" reflects the dangerous political climate in which Jeremiah and Baruch operated. The Hebrew root "סתר" (satar) means to conceal or keep secret. This command was given because the message they carried was controversial and threatening to the ruling powers, particularly King Jehoiakim, who was hostile to Jeremiah's prophecies. The need to hide underscores the theme of divine protection over God's messengers, as well as the cost of faithfully delivering God's word in a hostile environment.

and tell no one where you are
This instruction for secrecy highlights the gravity of the situation. The officials, recognizing the potential threat to Jeremiah and Baruch's lives, advised them to keep their whereabouts unknown. This reflects a strategic move to ensure their safety and the continued proclamation of God's message. The phrase underscores the tension between divine truth and human authority, a recurring theme in the Bible where God's messengers often face persecution for their obedience to His call.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the officials
הַשָּׂרִים֙ (haś·śā·rîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince

said
וַיֹּאמְר֤וּ (way·yō·mə·rū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 559: To utter, say

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

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

“You
אַתָּ֣ה (’at·tāh)
Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

and Jeremiah
וְיִרְמְיָ֑הוּ (wə·yir·mə·yā·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3414: Jeremiah -- 'Yah loosens', the name of a number of Israelites

must hide
הִסָּתֵ֖ר (his·sā·ṯêr)
Verb - Nifal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 5641: To hide, conceal

yourselves
יֵדַ֖ע (yê·ḏa‘)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3045: To know

and let no
אַל־ (’al-)
Adverb
Strong's 408: Not

one [know]
וְאִ֥ישׁ (wə·’îš)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

where
אֵיפֹ֥ה (’ê·p̄ōh)
Interrogative
Strong's 375: What place?, when?, how?

you are.”
אַתֶּֽם׃ (’at·tem)
Pronoun - second person masculine plural
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you


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