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God's Word is Unstoppable
Commentators highlight the futility of King Jehoiakim's actions. By burning the scroll, he did not destroy God's message. Instead, God had Jeremiah dictate it again, and as scholars note, "many like words" were added. The attempt to silence God's word only resulted in a more complete and severe version, demonstrating that God's truth will ultimately prevail against all opposition.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 36:32
18th Century
Theologian
Many like words—The second scroll was thus a more complete record of the main lessons taught by Jeremiah during the long course of …
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 36:32
19th Century
Bishop
And there were added besides unto them many like words. —The passage is interesting as showing, as it were, the genes…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 36:32
16th Century
Theologian
Here the Prophet tells us that he faithfully obeyed God in writing another volume; and his constancy in this affair deserves no common praise, for …
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 36:32
17th Century
Pastor
Then took Jeremiah another roll of parchment; several sheets joined together, which made up a roll or volume:
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 36:20–32
17th Century
Minister
Those who despise the word of God will soon show, as this king did, that they hate it; and, like him, they would wish it destroyed. See what enmity…