Jeremiah 36:5 kjva — And Jeremiah commanded Baruch, saying, I am shut up; I cannot go into the house of the Lord:

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And Jeremiah commanded Baruch, saying, I am shut up; I cannot go into the house of the Lord:"

— Jeremiah 36:5, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Jeremiah 36 — Context

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Take thee a roll of a book, and write therein all the words that I have spoken unto thee against Israel, and against Judah, and against all the nations, from the day I spake unto thee, from the days of Josiah, even unto this day.

3

It may be that the house of Judah will hear all the evil which I purpose to do unto them; that they may return every man from his evil way; that I may forgive their iniquity and their sin.

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Then 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 unto him, upon a roll of a book.

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And Jeremiah commanded Baruch, saying, I am shut up; I cannot go into the house of the Lord:

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Therefore go thou, and read in the roll, which thou hast written from my mouth, the words of the Lord in the ears of the people in the Lord’s house upon the fasting day: and also thou shalt read them in the ears of all Judah that come out of their cities.

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It may be they will present their supplication before the Lord, and will return every one from his evil way: for great is the anger and the fury that the Lord hath pronounced against this people.

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And Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading in the book the words of the Lord in the Lord’s house.

Jeremiah 36:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Jeremiah 36:5 say?
Jeremiah 36:5 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And Jeremiah commanded Baruch, saying, I am shut up; I cannot go 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 (KJVA): “And Jeremiah commanded Baruch, saying, I am shut up; I cannot go 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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