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Then Jeremiah called Baruch the son of Neriah; and Baruch wrote from the mouth of Jeremiah all the words of Yahweh, which he had spoken to him, on a scroll of a book.

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The Spirit's Pen

Commentators emphasize that this was not a simple act of memory. They conclude that the Holy Spirit supernaturally brought to Jeremiah's mind all the words God had spoken over 22 years, ensuring the written scroll was a perfect record of God's message. The process shows God's direct hand in preserving His word.

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Jeremiah

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Jeremiah 36:4

19th Century

Bishop

Then Jeremiah called Baruch the son of Neriah. —See Note on Jeremiah 32:12. The prophet was, as the next verse shows, in …

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jeremiah 36:4–6

16th Century

Theologian

Here the Prophet declares that he dictated to Baruch, a servant of God, whatever he had previously taught. But there is no doubt that God suggested…

John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 36:4

17th Century

Pastor

Then Jeremiah called Baruch the son of Neriah One of his disciples, and whom he had before made use of in the purchase of…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Jeremiah 36:1–8

17th Century

Minister

The writing of the Scriptures was by Divine appointment. Divine wisdom directed to this as a proper means; if it failed, the house of Judah would b…