Jeremiah 36:15 cpdv — And they said to him, “Sit and read these things in our hearing.” And Baruch read in their hearing.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And they said to him, “Sit and read these things in our hearing.” And Baruch read in their hearing. "

— Jeremiah 36:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jeremiah 36 — Context

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he descended to the house of the king, to the treasury of the scribe. And behold, all the leaders were sitting there: Elishama, the scribe, and Delaiah, the son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan, the son of Achbor, and Gemariah, the son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah, the son of Hananiah, and all the leaders.

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

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And so, all the leaders sent Jehudi, the son of Nethaniah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Cushi, to Baruch, saying, “Take in your hand the volume, from which you have read in the hearing of the people, and come.” Therefore, Baruch, the son of Neriah, took the volume in his hand, and he went to them.

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And they said to him, “Sit and read these things in our hearing.” And Baruch read in their hearing.

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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.”

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And they questioned him, saying, “Describe to us how you wrote all these words from his mouth.”

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Then Baruch said to them: “He was speaking with his mouth, as if reading to me. And I wrote in a volume with ink.”

Jeremiah 36:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 36:15 say?
Jeremiah 36:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And they said to him, “Sit and read these things in our hearing.” And Baruch read in their hearing. ”
Where is Jeremiah 36:15 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 36:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 36, verse 15.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 36:15.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 36:15 in?
Jeremiah 36:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jeremiah 36:15?
Jeremiah 36:15 reads (CPDV): “And they said to him, “Sit and read these things in our hearing.” And Baruch read in their hearing. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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