Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 36:23 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Jeremiah 36:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 36 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And it came to pass, that when Jehudi had read three or four leaves, he cut it with the penknife , and cast it into the fire that was on the hearth, until all the roll was consumed in the fire that was on the hearth.”
Jeremiah 36:23 (KJV)
Historical Context for Jeremiah 36:23
People Mentioned
Commentary on Jeremiah 36:23
Yet Jehoiakim the king of Judah cut it with the penknife, and cast it into the fire that was on the hearth, until all the roll was consumed in the fire that was on the hearth. This verse records one of Scripture's most dramatic acts of defiance against God's word. The Hebrew ta'ar hasofer ("penknife" or "scribe's knife") was typically used for sharpening reed pens and cutting scrolls—tools meant for preserving God's word, now weaponized against it. The deliberate, methodical burning—column by column as it was read—reveals calculated contempt, not impulsive anger.The striking contrast with Josi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 36:23
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“there is yet one man by whom we may inquire of Yahweh”
“but he who respects a command will be rewarded.”
“There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.”
“Thus says the king”
“you scoffers”
“but Yahweh's counsel will prevail.”
“They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.”
“and wickedness as with cart rope;”
“How I have hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;,And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;, וְאָמַרְתָּ אֵיךְ שָׂנֵאתִי מוּסָר וְתוֹכַחַת נָאַץ לִבִּי׃ ,And say: How have I hated instruction”
“and righteousness the plumb line. The hail will sweep away the refuge of lies”