Jeremiah 36:18 kjv — Then Baruch answered them, He pronounced all these words unto me with his mouth, and I wrote them with ink in the book.

King James Version

"Then Baruch answered them, He pronounced all these words unto me with his mouth, and I wrote them with ink in the book."

— Jeremiah 36:18, King James Version

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Jeremiah 36 — Context

15

And they said unto him, Sit down now, and read it in our ears. So Baruch read it in their ears.

16

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.

17

And they asked Baruch, saying, Tell us now, How didst thou write all these words at his mouth?

18

Then Baruch answered them, He pronounced all these words unto me with his mouth, and I wrote them with ink in the book.

19

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

20

And they went in to the king into the court, but they laid up the roll in the chamber of Elishama the scribe, and told all the words in the ears of the king.

21

So the king sent Jehudi to fetch the roll: and he took it out of Elishama the scribe’s chamber. And Jehudi read it in the ears of the king, and in the ears of all the princes which stood beside the king.

Jeremiah 36:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 36:18 say?
Jeremiah 36:18 in the King James Version reads: “Then Baruch answered them, He pronounced all these words unto me with his mouth, and I wrote them with ink in the book.”
Where is Jeremiah 36:18 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 36:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 36, verse 18.
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 36:18.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 36:18 in?
Jeremiah 36:18 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 36:18?
Jeremiah 36:18 reads (KJV): “Then Baruch answered them, He pronounced all these words unto me with his mouth, and I wrote them with ink in the book.” 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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