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Why Was Jeremiah "Shut Up"?
Commentators are not certain why Jeremiah was "shut up." Scholars suggest several possibilities: he was under house arrest by the king, he was afraid for his life, he was ceremonially unclean, or he was restrained by God's Spirit. The exact reason is unknown, but it's clear he was physically prevented from going himself.
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 36:5
18th Century
Theologian
Shut up – Hindered from going; perhaps through fear of Jehoiakim.
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
On Jeremiah 36:5
17th Century
Pastor
And Jeremiah commanded Baruch, saying, I [am] shut up
In prison, according to Jarchi; but this is not likely, for th…
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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…