Jeremiah 36:22 Meaning and Explanation
“Now the king sat in the winterhouse in the ninth month: and there was a fire on the hearth burning before him.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →King Jehoiakim sits in his winter quarters, warming himself by a fire blazing on the hearth.
The Context of Jeremiah 36:22
Jehoiakim sits comfortably in his winter residence, attended by a warming fire.
What Does Jeremiah 36:22 Mean?
The winterhouse—his cold-season residence—places the scene in late fall or winter. The fire is a comfort, a sign of luxury and power. Yet the warmth is about to become an instrument of destruction, a grim irony.
The detail of the fire is not incidental; it sets the stage for what follows. The comfortable scene—king by the fire, court attending—is about to be shattered by an act of rebellion against God's word.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 36:22
What does Jeremiah 36:22 mean?
King Jehoiakim sits in his winter quarters, warming himself by a fire blazing on the hearth.
What is the context of Jeremiah 36:22?
Jehoiakim sits comfortably in his winter residence, attended by a warming fire.