Jeremiah 45:1-3

A Message to Baruch

1 When Baruch son of Neriah wrote on a scroll the words Jeremiah the prophet dictated in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, Jeremiah said this to Baruch:

2 “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says to you, Baruch:

3 You said, ‘Woe to me! The LORD has added sorrow to my pain; I am worn out with groaning and find no rest.’

Jeremiah 45:1-3 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO JEREMIAH 45

This chapter contains a prophecy, delivered to Baruch for his personal use. The time of it is expressed, Jer 45:1; a reproof is given him for his immoderate grief and sorrow, Jer 45:2,3; the destruction of the land of Judea is prophesied of; and therefore it was wrong in him to seek great things for himself at such a time; however, he is assured of his own safety, Jer 45:4,5.

Cross References

• 1. S Jeremiah 32:12; Jeremiah 36:4,18,32
• 2. Jeremiah 51:59
• 3. S 2 Chronicles 36:5
• 4. S Exodus 17:14; S Psalms 40:7
• 5. S Isaiah 24:16; 1 Corinthians 9:16
• 6. S Psalms 119:28; Mark 14:34; Romans 9:2
• 7. S Job 6:10
• 8. S Job 23:2; Psalms 69:3
• 9. S Joshua 1:13; Matthew 11:28; Hebrews 4:3