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And they said to Baruch, “We must report all these words to the king.” <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/36.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When they had heard all these words, they turned to one another in fear and said to Baruch, “Surely we must report all these words to the king.” <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/36.htm">King James Bible</a> Now it came to pass, when they had heard all the words, they were afraid both one and other, and said unto Baruch, We will surely tell the king of all these words. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/36.htm">New King James Version</a> Now it happened, when they had heard all the words, that they looked in fear from one to another, and said to Baruch, “We will surely tell the king of all these words.” <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/36.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When they had heard all the words, they turned in fear one to another. And they said to Baruch, “We will certainly report all these words to the king.” <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/36.htm">NASB 1995</a> When they had heard all the words, they turned in fear one to another and said to Baruch, &#8220We will surely report all these words to the king.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/36.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now it came about when they had heard all the words, they turned in fear one to another and said to Baruch, “We will surely report all these words to the king.” <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/36.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now it happened that when they heard all the words, they turned in dread one to another and said to Baruch, “We will surely declare all these words to the king.” <a href="/amp/jeremiah/36.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now when they had heard all the words, they turned one to another in fear and said to Baruch, “We must surely report all these words to the king.” <a href="/csb/jeremiah/36.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When they had heard all the words, they turned to each other in fear and said to Baruch, “We must surely tell the king all these things.” <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/36.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When they had heard all the words, they turned to each other in fear and said to Baruch, &#8220We must surely tell the king all these things.&#8221 <a href="/asv/jeremiah/36.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now it came to pass, when they had heard all the words, they turned in fear one toward another, and said unto Baruch, We will surely tell the king of all these words. <a href="/cev/jeremiah/36.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> After they heard what was written on the scroll, they were worried and said to each other, "The king needs to hear this!" Turning to Baruch, they asked, <a href="/erv/jeremiah/36.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now it came to pass, when they had heard all the words, they turned in fear one toward another, and said unto Baruch, We will surely tell the king of all these words. <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/36.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When they heard everything, they turned to each other in terror. They said to Baruch, "We must tell the king everything." <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/36.htm">Good News Translation</a> After he had read it, they turned to one another in alarm and said to Baruch, "We must report this to the king." <a href="/isv/jeremiah/36.htm">International Standard Version</a> When they heard all the words, they turned to one another in fear, saying to Baruch, "We must report all these things to the king." <a href="/msb/jeremiah/36.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When they had heard all these words, they turned to one another in fear and said to Baruch, ?Surely we must report all these words to the king.? <a href="/net/jeremiah/36.htm">NET Bible</a> When they had heard it all, they expressed their alarm to one another. Then they said to Baruch, "We must certainly give the king a report about everything you have read!" <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/36.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now it happened, when they had heard all the words, they turned in fear one toward another, and said to Baruch, "We will surely tell the king of all these words." <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/36.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now it came to pass when they had heard all the words, they were afraid both one and another, and said to Baruch, We will surely tell the king of all these words. <a href="/web/jeremiah/36.htm">World English Bible</a> Now when they had heard all the words, they turned in fear one toward another, and said to Baruch, “We will surely tell the king of all these words.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/36.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and it comes to pass, when they hear all the words, they have been afraid—one to another—and say to Baruch, “We surely declare all these words to the king.” <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/36.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and it cometh to pass, when they hear all the words, they have been afraid one at another, and say unto Baruch, 'We do surely declare to the king all these words.' <a href="/slt/jeremiah/36.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it will be when they heard all the words, they trembled, a man with his neighbor, and they will say to Baruch, Announcing, we will announce to the king all these words.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/36.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when they had heard all the words, they looked upon one another with astonishment, and they said to Baruch: We must tell the king all these words. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/36.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, when they had heard all the words, each one looked at his neighbor in astonishment, and they said to Baruch: “We ought to report all these words to the king.” <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/36.htm">New American Bible</a> and when they had heard all its words, they turned to each other in alarm and said to Baruch, “We have to tell the king all these things.” <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/36.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When they heard all the words, they turned to one another in alarm, and said to Baruch, “We certainly must report all these words to the king.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/36.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now it came to pass when they had heard all the words that they were alarmed, looking one to another, and they said to Baruch, We will surely tell the king of all these words. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/36.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And when they heard the words, they were astounded, each man, along with his neighbor, and they said to Baruk: “We shall show the King all of these words”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/36.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Now it came to pass, when they had heard all the words, they turned in fear one toward another, and said unto Baruch: 'We will surely tell the king of all these words.' <a href="/sep/jeremiah/36.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And it came to pass, when they had heard all the words, that they took counsel each with his neighbour, and said, Let us by all means tell the king all these words. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/36-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=11295" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/36.htm">Jeremiah's Scroll Read in the King's House</a> …15“Please sit down,” they said, “and read it in our hearing.” So Baruch read it in their hearing. 16<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: kə·šā·mə·‘ām (Prep-k:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3mp) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">When they had heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had·də·ḇā·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">these words,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">they turned to</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">one</a> <a href="/hebrew/7453.htm" title="7453: rê·‘ê·hū (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Friend, companion, fellow. Or reya2; from ra'ah; an associate.">another</a> <a href="/hebrew/6342.htm" title="6342: pā·ḥă·ḏū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To dread, be in dread or in awe. A primitive root; to be startled; hence, to fear in general.">in fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1263.htm" title="1263: bā·rūḵ (N-proper-ms) -- Blessed, three Isr. Passive participle from barak; blessed; Baruk, the name of three Israelites.">Baruch,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: hag·gêḏ (V-Hifil-InfAbs) -- To be conspicuous. ">“Surely we must report</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: nag·gîḏ (V-Hifil-Imperf-1cp) -- To be conspicuous. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: hā·’êl·leh (Art:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">these</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had·də·ḇā·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">words</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: lam·me·leḵ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">to the king.”</a> 17“Tell us now,” they asked Baruch, “how did you write all these words? Was it at Jeremiah’s dictation?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_kings/22-11.htm">2 Kings 22:11</a> When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes <a href="/nehemiah/8-9.htm">Nehemiah 8:9</a> 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. <a href="/acts/2-37.htm">Acts 2:37</a> When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” <a href="/2_chronicles/34-19.htm">2 Chronicles 34:19</a> When the king heard the words of the Law, he tore his clothes <a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Acts 17:11</a> Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true. <a href="/isaiah/66-2.htm">Isaiah 66:2</a> Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word. <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a> For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. <a href="/2_kings/22-13.htm">2 Kings 22:13</a> “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.” <a href="/acts/24-25.htm">Acts 24:25</a> As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.” <a href="/ezekiel/3-10.htm">Ezekiel 3:10</a> “Son of man,” He added, “listen carefully to all the words I speak to you, and take them to heart. <a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a> Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. <a href="/2_chronicles/34-21.htm">2 Chronicles 34:21</a> “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.” <a href="/luke/24-32.htm">Luke 24:32</a> They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us as He spoke with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” <a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a> so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. <a href="/acts/16-29.htm">Acts 16:29-30</a> Calling for lights, the jailer rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. / Then he brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now it came to pass, when they had heard all the words, they were afraid both one and other, and said to Baruch, We will surely tell the king of all these words.they were.<a href="/jeremiah/36-24.htm">Jeremiah 36:24</a> Yet they were not afraid, nor rent their garments, neither the king, nor any of his servants that heard all these words.<a href="/acts/24-25.htm">Acts 24:25,26</a> And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee… We.<a href="/jeremiah/13-18.htm">Jeremiah 13:18</a> Say unto the king and to the queen, Humble yourselves, sit down: for your principalities shall come down, even the crown of your glory.<a href="/jeremiah/38-1.htm">Jeremiah 38:1-4</a> Then Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of Pashur, and Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashur the son of Malchiah, heard the words that Jeremiah had spoken unto all the people, saying, … <a href="/amos/7-10.htm">Amos 7:10,11</a> Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, Amos hath conspired against thee in the midst of the house of Israel: the land is not able to bear all his words… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/30-10.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-15.htm">Baruch</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-13.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/jeremiah/35-11.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-3.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-13.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-13.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/jeremiah/20-10.htm">Report</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-3.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-7.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-13.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/36-24.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-17.htm">Baruch</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-17.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-24.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-25.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-24.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-21.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-5.htm">Report</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-9.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-8.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-17.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 36</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/36-1.htm">Jeremiah causes Baruch to write his prophesy,</a> 5. <a href="/jeremiah/36-5.htm">and publicly to read it.</a> 11. <a href="/jeremiah/36-11.htm">The princes, having intelligence thereof by Michaiah, </a> 14. <a href="/jeremiah/36-14.htm">send Jehudi to fetch the roll and read it.</a> 19. <a href="/jeremiah/36-19.htm">They will Baruch to hide himself and Jeremiah.</a> 20. <a href="/jeremiah/36-20.htm">The king, Jehoiakim, being certified thereof, hears part of it and burns the roll.</a> 27. <a href="/jeremiah/36-27.htm">Jeremiah denounces his judgment.</a> 32. <a href="/jeremiah/36-32.htm">Baruch writes a new copy.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The context is significant as it highlights the power of God's word to convict and stir the hearts of its hearers. The scroll, dictated by Jeremiah and written by Baruch, contained messages of impending judgment due to Judah's disobedience. This moment underscores the importance of hearing and responding to God's word, a theme echoed throughout Scripture (<a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a>).they turned to one another in fear The fear experienced by the officials indicates a recognition of the seriousness of the prophecies. This fear can be seen as a reverent acknowledgment of God's authority and the reality of His impending judgment. In the cultural context of ancient Judah, fear was a common response to divine messages, reflecting an understanding of the consequences of sin. This reaction parallels other biblical instances where individuals respond with fear to divine revelations, such as the shepherds at Jesus' birth (<a href="/luke/2-9.htm">Luke 2:9</a>).and said to Baruch Baruch, the scribe, played a crucial role in delivering Jeremiah's message. His presence and involvement highlight the importance of faithful service in God's work. Baruch's willingness to stand by Jeremiah and deliver a difficult message is reminiscent of other biblical figures who served as messengers of God's word, such as Moses and Aaron. This phrase also emphasizes the role of intermediaries in communicating divine messages, a theme seen throughout the Bible.“Surely we must report all these words to the king.” The decision to report to the king reflects the officials' sense of duty and the gravity of the message. It shows an understanding that the king, as the leader of the nation, needed to be informed of God's warnings. This action is significant in the historical context, as it demonstrates the tension between prophetic messages and royal authority. The officials' response can be compared to other instances where God's messengers confronted kings, such as Nathan with David (<a href="/2_samuel/12.htm">2 Samuel 12:1-14</a>). This phrase also foreshadows the eventual rejection of the message by King Jehoiakim, illustrating the theme of human resistance to divine warnings.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a> A prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah, often warning them of impending judgment due to their disobedience. 2. <a href="/topical/b/baruch.htm">Baruch</a> The scribe and faithful companion of Jeremiah, who wrote down the words of the prophecy as dictated by Jeremiah. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_officials.htm">The Officials</a> A group of leaders in Judah who heard the words of the scroll and were struck with fear, recognizing the gravity of the message. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_king.htm">The King (Jehoiakim)</a> The reigning king of Judah at the time, who would later react to the reading of the scroll with hostility. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_scroll.htm">The Scroll</a> The written record of Jeremiah's prophecies, which Baruch read aloud to the officials, leading to their fearful response.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god's_word.htm">The Power of God's Word</a> The officials' fear upon hearing the scroll highlights the inherent power and authority of God's word to convict and provoke a response. <a href="/topical/r/responsibility_to_respond.htm">Responsibility to Respond</a> The officials recognized the need to report the message to the king, illustrating our responsibility to act upon God's word and share it with others. <a href="/topical/f/fear_of_the_lord.htm">Fear of the Lord</a> Their fear underscores the importance of a reverent fear of God, which is the beginning of wisdom and leads to repentance and obedience. <a href="/topical/f/faithful_service.htm">Faithful Service</a> Baruch's role as a scribe demonstrates the importance of faithfully serving God in whatever capacity He calls us, even in the face of potential danger. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> Despite human resistance, God's purposes will prevail, as seen in the eventual fulfillment of Jeremiah's prophecies.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_36.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 36</a> <a href="/q/did_jehoiakim_quickly_learn_of_jeremiah.htm">How likely is it that Jehoiakim and his officials quickly learned of Jeremiah's prophecies to act swiftly, given the slow communication of the time? (Jeremiah 36:22–24)</a> <a href="/q/is_baruch's_memory_credible_evidence.htm">How credible is Baruch's ability to reproduce an entire scroll from memory without error, and where is the evidence that any original text survived? (Jeremiah 36:32)</a> <a href="/q/why_burn_a_scroll,_not_tablets,_in_jer._36_23.htm">Why does Jeremiah 36 focus on burning a scroll instead of tablets or other writing materials, and could this reflect an anachronistic portrayal of ancient record-keeping? (Jeremiah 36:23)</a> <a href="/q/how_trust_baruch's_account_in_jer._45_1.htm">In Jeremiah 45:1, how can we trust Baruch's firsthand account if there is little external evidence confirming his role or even his existence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/36.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) They were afraid both one and other . . .--The words indicate a conflict of feelings. They were alarmed for themselves and their country as they heard, with at least a partial faith, the woes that were threatened as impending. They were alarmed also for the safety of the prophet and the scribe who had the boldness to utter those woes. They have no hostile purpose in communicating what they had heard to the king, but the matter had come to their official knowledge, and they had no alternative but to report it (<a href="/leviticus/5-1.htm" title="And if a soul sin, and hear the voice of swearing, and is a witness, whether he has seen or known of it; if he do not utter it, then he shall bear his iniquity.">Leviticus 5:1</a>; <a href="/proverbs/29-24.htm" title="Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul: he hears cursing, and denudes it not.">Proverbs 29:24</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/36.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 16. - They were afraid both one and other; rather, they turned shudderingly one to another. Such an announcement as Jeremiah's at such a serious crisis startled them by its boldness. We may infer that the prophet had for some time, by Divine command, kept his sombre anticipations in the background. We will surely tell the king; rather, we have to tell the king. Friendly feeling would have prompted them to hush up the affair (see <a href="/jeremiah/27-20.htm">Jeremiah 27:20, 21</a>), but duty forbade. <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/36-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>When they had heard כְּשָׁמְעָם֙ (kə·šā·mə·‘ām) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every these words, הַדְּבָרִ֔ים (had·də·ḇā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause they turned to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to each אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person other רֵעֵ֑הוּ (rê·‘ê·hū) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7453.htm">Strong's 7453: </a> Friend, companion, fellow in fear פָּחֲד֖וּ (pā·ḥă·ḏū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6342.htm">Strong's 6342: </a> To dread, be in dread or in awe and said וַיֹּֽאמְרוּ֙ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Baruch, בָּר֔וּךְ (bā·rūḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1263.htm">Strong's 1263: </a> Baruch -- 'blessed', three Israelites “Surely we must report הַגֵּ֤יד (hag·gêḏ) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> To be conspicuous all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every these הָאֵֽלֶּה׃ (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those words הַדְּבָרִ֖ים (had·də·ḇā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause to the king.” לַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (lam·me·leḵ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/36-16.htm">Jeremiah 36:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/36-16.htm">Jeremiah 36:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/36-16.htm">Jeremiah 36:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/36-16.htm">Jeremiah 36:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/36-16.htm">Jeremiah 36:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/36-16.htm">Jeremiah 36:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/36-16.htm">Jeremiah 36:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/36-16.htm">Jeremiah 36:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/36-16.htm">Jeremiah 36:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/36-16.htm">Jeremiah 36:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-16.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 36:16 Now it happened when they had heard (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/36-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 36:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 36:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/36-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 36:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 36:17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>