Jeremiah 45

Jeremiah 45:1

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.

Jeremiah 45:2

the LORD, the God of Israel. See note on Jeremiah 11:3.

Jeremiah 45:4

Behold. Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6.

built . . . break down . . . planted . . . pluck up. See note on Jeremiah 1:10.

Jeremiah 45:5

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 a prey. Compare Jeremiah 39:18.