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Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem, Rembrandt, 1630. Public domain.

Jeremiahchapter 45

5 verses · Jeremiah, written by Baruch · 7th to 6th century BC · The Prophets

Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem, Rembrandt, 1630. Public domain.

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A.Baruch's Complaint: Woe Is Me Now, I Find No Restvv. 1-3

This is the word that Jeremiah the prophet spoke to Baruch son of Neriah when he wrote these words on a scroll at the dictation of Jeremiah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah, king of Judah:

“This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says to you, Baruch: You have said, ‘Woe is me because the LORD has added sorrow to my pain! I am worn out with groaning and have found no rest.’”

B.Seek Not Great Things for Thyself: Thy Life as a Prizevv. 4-5

Thus Jeremiah was to say to Baruch: “This is what the LORD says: Throughout the land I will demolish what I have built and uproot what I have planted. But as for you, do you seek great things for yourself? Stop seeking! For I will bring disaster on every living creature, declares the LORD, but wherever you go, I will grant your life as a spoil of war.”

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