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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes
Jeremiah 45
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 Jer 36. the fourth year, &c. See App-86.
Behold. Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6.
built . . . break down . . . planted . . . pluck up. See note on Jeremiah 1:10.
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.
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