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Jeremiah 45:1 open_in_new
The Fortieth Prophecy of Jeremiah (see book comments for Jeremiah).
Baruch. He was the grandson of Maaseiah, governor of Jerusalem in Josiah's reign (2 Chronicles 34:8), and brother of Seraiah, chief chamberlain (Jeremiah 51:59).
written these words, &c. See Jeremiah 36. the fourth year, &c. See App-86.
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Jeremiah 45:2 open_in_new
the LORD, the God of Israel. See note on Jeremiah 11:3.
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Jeremiah 45:4 open_in_new
Behold. Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6.
built... break down... planted... pluck up. See note on Jeremiah 1:10.
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Jeremiah 45:5 open_in_new
And seekest, &c.. Wouldst thou seek to secure great things for thyself?
evil. Hebrew. ra'a'. App-44.
saith the LORD. [is] Jehovah's oracle.
life. soul. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13.
for. prey. Compare Jeremiah 39:18.