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Jeremiah 36:13

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Jeremiah 36:13 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

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

King James Version KJV

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

American Standard Version ASV

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

Bible in Basic English BBE

Then Micaiah gave them an account of all the words which had come to his ears when Baruch was reading the book to the people.

Free Bible Version FBV

Micaiah gave them a report of everything he'd heard Baruch read from the scroll to the people.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Then Michaiah declared vnto them all the wordes that he had heard when Baruch read in the booke in the audience of the people.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

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;

World English Bible WEB

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

Noah Webster Bible WBS

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

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And Micheas told them all the words that he had heard when Baruch read out of the volume in the hearing of the people.

Translation for Translators T4T

When Micaiah told them about the messages that Baruch had been reading to the people,

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Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 36:13

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Jeremiah 36:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יַּגֵּ֤ד לָ/הֶם֙ מִכָ֔יְהוּ אֵ֥ת כָּל הַ/דְּבָרִ֖ים אֲשֶׁ֣ר שָׁמֵ֑עַ בִּ/קְרֹ֥א בָר֛וּךְ בַּ/סֵּ֖פֶר בְּ/אָזְנֵ֥י הָ/עָֽם
וַ/יַּגֵּ֤ד nâgad H5046 to tell Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
לָ/הֶם֙ Prep | Suff
מִכָ֔יְהוּ Mîykâyᵉhûw H4321 Micah N-proper
אֵ֥ת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM
כָּל kôl H3605 all N-ms
הַ/דְּבָרִ֖ים dâbâr H1697 Chronicles Art | N-mp
אֲשֶׁ֣ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel
שָׁמֵ֑עַ shâmaʻ H8085 to hear V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בִּ/קְרֹ֥א qârâʼ H7121 to call Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
בָר֛וּךְ Bârûwk H1263 Baruch N-proper
בַּ/סֵּ֖פֶר çêpher H5612 scroll Prep | N-ms
בְּ/אָזְנֵ֥י ʼôzen H241 ear Prep | N-fd
הָ/עָֽם ʻam H5971 Amaw Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 36:13

וַ/יַּגֵּ֤ד nâgad H5046 "to tell" Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
To tell or declare something openly, as in Genesis 3:11 where God asks Adam to tell the truth. It means to stand boldly and announce something to someone present. In Exodus 32:27, Moses tells the Levites to declare their actions to the people.
Definition: 1) to be conspicuous, tell, make known 1a) (Hiphil) to tell, declare 1a1) to tell, announce, report 1a2) to declare, make known, expound 1a3) to inform of 1a4) to publish, declare, proclaim 1a5) to avow, acknowledge, confess 1a5a) messenger (participle) 1b) (Hophal) to be told, be announced, be reported
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: bewray, [idiom] certainly, certify, declare(-ing), denounce, expound, [idiom] fully, messenger, plainly, profess, rehearse, report, shew (forth), speak, [idiom] surely, tell, utter. See also: Genesis 3:11; 1 Samuel 14:33; 2 Kings 9:15.
לָ/הֶם֙ "" Prep | Suff
מִכָ֔יְהוּ Mîykâyᵉhûw H4321 "Micah" N-proper
Micah means who is like God, the name of several Israelites, including a prophet who predicted King Ahab's defeat. It first appears in Judges 17:1 and is also found in 1 Kings 22:8. Micah is a significant figure in the Bible.
Definition: A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.17.1 Another spelling of mi.khah (מִיכָה "Micah" H4318) § Micah or Micaiah or Michaiah = "who is like God" 1) an Ephraimite during the period of the judges 2) son of Imlah and a prophet of Samaria who predicted the defeat and death of king Ahab of Israel 3) son of Gemariah in the time of Jeremiah
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Micah, Micaiah, Michaiah. See also: 1 Kings 22:8; 2 Chronicles 18:7; Jeremiah 36:11.
אֵ֥ת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל kôl H3605 "all" N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַ/דְּבָרִ֖ים dâbâr H1697 "Chronicles" Art | N-mp
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
אֲשֶׁ֣ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
שָׁמֵ֑עַ shâmaʻ H8085 "to hear" V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
בִּ/קְרֹ֥א qârâʼ H7121 "to call" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
בָר֛וּךְ Bârûwk H1263 "Baruch" N-proper
Baruch was a man who lived during the Divided Monarchy and was a friend of Jeremiah. His name means 'blessed' and he helped the prophet with his work.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.32.12; son of: Neriah (H5374); brother of: Seraiah (H8304N) § Baruch = "blessed" 1) friend, amanuensis, and faithful attendant of Jeremiah 2) a priest, the son of Zabbai who assisted Nehemiah in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem 3) a priest, or family of priests, who signed the covenant with Nehemiah 4) son of Col-hozeh, a descendant of Perez or Pharez, the son of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: Baruch. See also: Nehemiah 3:20; Jeremiah 36:15; Jeremiah 32:12.
בַּ/סֵּ֖פֶר çêpher H5612 "scroll" Prep | N-ms
This word means a written document, like a scroll or book, used to record important events or messages. It appears in books like Isaiah and Matthew, referring to written records.
Definition: : document 1) missive, document, writing, book 1a) missive 1a1) letter (of instruction), written order, commission, request, written decree 1b) legal document, certificate of divorce, deed of purchase, indictment, sign 1c) book, scroll 1c1) book of prophecies 1c2) genealogical register 1c3) law-book 1c4) book (of poems) 1c5) book (of kings) 1c6) books of the canon, scripture 1c7) record book (of God) 1d) book-learning, writing 1d1) be able to read (after verb 'to know')
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: bill, book, evidence, [idiom] learn(-ed) (-ing), letter, register, scroll. See also: Genesis 5:1; 2 Chronicles 17:9; Psalms 40:8.
בְּ/אָזְנֵ֥י ʼôzen H241 "ear" Prep | N-fd
The Hebrew word for ear, referring to the body part or the ability to hear, is used in various contexts, including listening to God's voice in Psalm 40:6. It can also mean to uncover or reveal something, as in 1 Samuel 20:2.
Definition: : ear 1) ear, as part of the body 2) ear, as organ of hearing 3) (subjective) to uncover the ear to reveal; the receiver of divine revelation
Usage: Occurs in 179 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] advertise, audience, [phrase] displease, ear, hearing, [phrase] show. See also: Genesis 20:8; Psalms 40:7; Psalms 10:17.
הָ/עָֽם ʻam H5971 "Amaw" Art | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.

Study Notes — Jeremiah 36:13

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ReferenceText (BSB)
1 2 Kings 22:10 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.
2 2 Chronicles 34:24 that this is what the LORD says: I am about to bring calamity on this place and on its people, according to all the curses written in the book that has been read in the presence of the king of Judah,
3 2 Chronicles 34:16–18 Then Shaphan brought the book to the king and reported, “Your servants are doing all that has been placed in their hands. They have paid out the money that was found in the house of the LORD and have put it into the hands of the supervisors and workers.” 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.
4 Jonah 3:6 When word reached the king of Nineveh, he got up from his throne, took off his royal robe, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ashes.
5 2 Kings 22:19 because your heart was tender and you humbled yourself before the LORD when you heard what I spoke against this place and against its people, that they would become a desolation and a curse, and because you have torn your clothes and wept before Me, I have heard you,’ declares the LORD.

Jeremiah 36:13 Summary

This verse is about a man named Micaiah who heard the words of God being read from a scroll and then went to tell some important officials about it. He wanted to make sure they knew what God was saying, just like we should want to share God's message with others, as seen in Matthew 28:19-20. Micaiah's actions show us the importance of being faithful in proclaiming God's word, even when it is hard, and of sharing God's message with those around us, as encouraged in 1 Peter 3:15. By sharing God's message, we can help others learn about God's love and plan for their lives, just like the prophets did in the Bible, such as Isaiah in Isaiah 40:1-2.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Micaiah report to the officials what he had heard Baruch read from the scroll?

Micaiah reported to the officials what he had heard Baruch read from the scroll because he wanted to inform them about the message from God, as seen in Jeremiah 36:13, and to possibly prompt them to take action, similar to how the king's officials reacted in 2 Kings 22:11-13 when they heard the words of the book of the law.

Who was Baruch and what was his role in this passage?

Baruch was a scribe who wrote down the words of Jeremiah, as seen in Jeremiah 36:4, and he was also the one reading the scroll in the hearing of the people, as mentioned in Jeremiah 36:13, which shows his important role in proclaiming God's message to the people, similar to the role of other prophets like Isaiah in Isaiah 1:1-2.

What can we learn from Micaiah's actions in this verse?

We can learn from Micaiah's actions that it is important to share the message of God with others, even if it is uncomfortable or difficult, as seen in Ezekiel 2:3-7, and to be faithful in proclaiming God's word, as encouraged in 2 Timothy 4:2.

How does this verse fit into the larger context of Jeremiah 36?

This verse is a pivotal moment in Jeremiah 36, as it marks the point at which the officials become aware of the scroll and its message, leading to their request to hear it read, as seen in Jeremiah 36:14-15, and ultimately to the king's attempt to destroy the scroll, as seen in Jeremiah 36:22-23, highlighting the conflict between God's message and human rebellion, similar to the conflict seen in Acts 4:1-22.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some ways you can share the message of God with others, like Micaiah did in this verse?
  2. How can you be more faithful in proclaiming God's word, even when it is difficult or uncomfortable?
  3. What are some times in your life when you have had to stand up for what is right, even if it was hard, and how did you feel?
  4. How can you use your voice to proclaim God's message to those around you, like Baruch did in this passage?
  5. What can you learn from the example of Micaiah and Baruch about being faithful messengers of God's word?

Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 36:13

Then Micaiah declared all the words that he had heard,.... The sum and substance of them; for it cannot be thought that he should retain in his memory every word that he had heard; though, as it is

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 36:13

Then Michaiah declared unto them all the words that he had heard, when Baruch read the book in the ears of the people. No JFB commentary on this verse.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 36:13

That is, the substance of all the words, for none can imagine that a hearer could remember every word; which shows the vanity of those who overstrain such universal particles to signify every particular word or person.

Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 36:13

Jeremiah 36:13 Then Michaiah declared unto them all the words that he had heard, when Baruch read the book in the ears of the people.Ver. 13. Then Micaiah declared unto them.] See Jeremiah 36:11.

Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 36:13

9–20. See introd. summary to the chapter.

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