Jeremiah 36:5 cpdv — And Jeremiah instructed Baruch, saying: “I am confined, and so I am unable to enter into the house of the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And Jeremiah instructed Baruch, saying: “I am confined, and so I am unable to enter into the house of the Lord. "

— Jeremiah 36:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jeremiah 36 — Context

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“Take the volume of a book, and you shall write in it all the words that I have spoken to you against Israel and Judah, and against all the nations, from the day when I first spoke to you, from the days of Josiah, even to this day.

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Perhaps it may be that the house of Judah, upon hearing all the evils that I have decided to do to them, may return, each one from his wicked way, and then I will forgive their iniquity and their sin.”

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Therefore, Jeremiah called Baruch, the son of Neriah, and Baruch wrote, from the mouth of Jeremiah, all the words of the Lord, which he had spoken to him, in the volume of a book.

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And Jeremiah instructed Baruch, saying: “I am confined, and so I am unable to enter into the house of the Lord.

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Therefore, you shall enter and read from the volume, in which you have written from my mouth the words of the Lord, in the hearing of the people in the house of the Lord on the day of the fast. Moreover, you shall also read them in the hearing of all those of Judah who are arriving from their cities.

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Perhaps it may happen that they pray in the sight of the Lord, and each one may return from his wicked way. For great is the fury and indignation that the Lord has declared against this people.”

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And Baruch, the son of Neriah, acted in accord with all that Jeremiah, the prophet, had instructed him, reading from the volume the words of the Lord, in the house of the Lord.

Jeremiah 36:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 36:5 say?
Jeremiah 36:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Jeremiah instructed Baruch, saying: “I am confined, and so I am unable to enter into the house of the Lord. ”
Where is Jeremiah 36:5 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 36:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 36, verse 5.
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 36:5.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 36:5 in?
Jeremiah 36:5 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 36:5?
Jeremiah 36:5 reads (CPDV): “And Jeremiah instructed Baruch, saying: “I am confined, and so I am unable to enter into the house of the Lord. ” 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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