John Gill Commentary Jeremiah 36:27

"Then the word of Jehovah came to Jeremiah, after that the king had burned the roll, and the words which Baruch wrote at the mouth of Jeremiah, saying," — Jeremiah 36:27 (ASV)

Then the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah In the place where he was hid; the Lord knew where he was, for he hid him, and therefore could send his word to him.

This was after the king had burnt the roll; either with his own hands, or had ordered it to be burnt, or connived at the burning of it: and the words which Baruch wrote at the mouth of Jeremiah.

Hence the Jews ^F21 gather, that when a man sees the book of the law burnt, that he is bound to rend his garments twice; once for the burning of the paper or parchment, and again for the burning of the writing; but no other is meant than the roll, in which the prophecies were written, Baruch took from the mouth of Jeremiah.

Saying; as follows:

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FOOTNOTES:

• F21: T. Bab. Moed Katon, fol. 26. 1.