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Jeremias, 45

1. kai hkousen safatiaV uioV maqan kai godoliaV uioV pascwr kai iwacal uioV selemiou touV logouV ouV elalei ieremiaV epi ton laon legwn

1. verbum quod locutus est Hieremias propheta ad Baruch filium Neri cum scripsisset verba hæc in libro de ore Hieremiæ anno quarto Joachim filii Josiæ regis Juda dicens

2. outwV eipen kurioV o katoikwn en th polei tauth apoqaneitai en romfaia kai en limw kai o ekporeuomenoV proV touV caldaiouV zhsetai kai estai h yuch autou eiV eurema kai zhsetai

2. hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël ad te Baruch

3. oti outwV eipen kurioV paradidomenh paradoqhsetai h poliV auth eiV ceiraV dunamewV basilewV babulwnoV kai sullhmyetai authn

3. dixisti væ misero mihi quoniam addidit Dominus dolorem dolori meo laboravi in gemitu meo et requiem non inveni

4. kai eipan tw basilei anaireqhtw dh o anqrwpoV ekeinoV oti autoV ekluei taV ceiraV twn anqrwpwn twn polemountwn twn kataleipomenwn en th polei kai taV ceiraV pantoV tou laou lalwn proV autouV kata touV logouV toutouV oti o anqrwpoV outoV ou crhsmologei eirhnhn tw law toutw all' h ponhra

4. hæc dices ad eum sic dicit Dominus ecce quos ædificavi ego destruo et quos plantavi ego evello et universam terram hanc

5. kai eipen o basileuV idou autoV en cersin umwn oti ouk hdunato o basileuV proV autouV

5. et tu quæris tibi grandia noli quærere quia ecce ego adducam malum super omnem carnem ait Dominus et dabo tibi animam tuam in salutem in omnibus locis ad quæcumque perrexeris

6. kai erriyan auton eiV ton lakkon melciou uiou tou basilewV oV hn en th aulh thV fulakhV kai ecalasan auton eiV ton lakkon kai en tw lakkw ouk hn udwr all' h borboroV kai hn en tw borborw

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7. kai hkousen abdemelec o aiqioy kai autoV en oikia tou basilewV oti edwkan ieremian eiV ton lakkon kai o basileuV hn en th pulh beniamin

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8. kai exhlqen proV auton kai elalhsen proV ton basilea kai eipen

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9. eponhreusw a epoihsaV tou apokteinai ton anqrwpon touton apo proswpou tou limou oti ouk eisin eti artoi en th polei

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10. kai eneteilato o basileuV tw abdemelec legwn labe eiV taV ceiraV sou enteuqen triakonta anqrwpouV kai anagage auton ek tou lakkou ina mh apoqanh

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11. kai elaben abdemelec touV anqrwpouV kai eishlqen eiV thn oikian tou basilewV thn upogeion kai elaben ekeiqen palaia rakh kai palaia scoinia kai erriyen auta proV ieremian eiV ton lakkon

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12. kai eipen tauta qeV upokatw twn scoiniwn kai epoihsen ieremiaV outwV

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13. kai eilkusan auton toiV scoinioiV kai anhgagon auton ek tou lakkou kai ekaqisen ieremiaV en th aulh thV fulakhV

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14. kai apesteilen o basileuV kai ekalesen auton proV eauton eiV oikian aselisi thn en oikw kuriou kai eipen autw o basileuV erwthsw se logon kai mh dh kruyhV ap' emou rhma

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15. kai eipen ieremiaV tw basilei ean anaggeilw soi ouci qanatw me qanatwseiV kai ean sumbouleusw soi ou mh akoushV mou

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16. kai wmosen autw o basileuV legwn zh kurioV oV epoihsen hmin thn yuchn tauthn ei apoktenw se kai ei dwsw se eiV ceiraV twn anqrwpwn toutwn

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17. kai eipen autw ieremiaV outwV eipen kurioV ean exelqwn exelqhV proV hgemonaV basilewV babulwnoV kai zhsetai h yuch sou kai h poliV auth ou mh katakauqh en puri kai zhsh su kai h oikia sou

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18. kai ean mh exelqhV doqhsetai h poliV auth eiV ceiraV twn caldaiwn kai kausousin authn en puri kai su ou mh swqhV

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19. kai eipen o basileuV tw ieremia egw logon ecw twn ioudaiwn twn pefeugotwn proV touV caldaiouV mh dwsein me eiV ceiraV autwn kai katamwkhsontai mou

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20. kai eipen ieremiaV ou mh paradwsin se akouson ton logon kuriou on egw legw proV se kai beltion estai soi kai zhsetai h yuch sou

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21. kai ei mh qeleiV su exelqein outoV o logoV on edeixen moi kurioV

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22. kai idou pasai ai gunaikeV ai kataleifqeisai en oikia basilewV iouda exhgonto proV arcontaV basilewV babulwnoV kai autai elegon hpathsan se kai dunhsontai soi andreV eirhnikoi sou kai katalusousin en olisqhmasin podaV sou apestreyan apo sou

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23. kai taV gunaikaV sou kai ta tekna sou exaxousin proV touV caldaiouV kai su ou mh swqhV oti en ceiri basilewV babulwnoV sullhmfqhsh kai h poliV auth katakauqhsetai

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24. kai eipen autw o basileuV anqrwpoV mh gnwtw ek twn logwn toutwn kai su ou mh apoqanhV

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25. kai ean akouswsin oi arconteV oti elalhsa soi kai elqwsin proV se kai eipwsin soi anaggeilon hmin ti elalhsen soi o basileuV mh kruyhV af' hmwn kai ou mh anelwmen se kai ti elalhsen proV se o basileuV

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26. kai ereiV autoiV riptw egw to eleoV mou kat' ofqalmouV tou basilewV proV to mh apostreyai me eiV oikian iwnaqan apoqanein ekei

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27. kai hlqosan panteV oi arconteV proV ieremian kai hrwthsan auton kai anhggeilen autoiV kata pantaV touV logouV toutouV ouV eneteilato autw o basileuV kai apesiwphsan oti ouk hkousqh logoV kuriou

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28. kai ekaqisen ieremiaV en th aulh thV fulakhV ewV cronou ou sunelhmfqh ierousalhm

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Footnotes:

45:1-3 - The prophet Jeremiah receives a message for Baruch, his scribe. Baruch's sadness over Israel's situation is understandable, but God calls him not to dwell on suffering, for He has greater plans for everyone, beyond temporary circumstances (see also 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 and Philippians 4:6-7).

45:4-5 - God reaffirms that Jerusalem's destruction will be inevitable, but Baruch's life will be spared. This promise of preservation symbolizes God's mercy, even in the midst of divine judgment (see also Isaiah 43:2 and Revelation 2:10).

45:6-7 - God exhorts Baruch not to seek greatness or honor amidst chaos, reminding him that all things amenable to human desire are temporary. True peace and security come from trusting in God (see also Matthew 6:19-21 and James 4:13-15).

45:8-9 - The Lord explains that the destruction of Jerusalem will be a reflection of human pride, and the only response to this situation must be humility before God (see also 1 Peter 5:6 and James 4:6-10).

45:10-13 - Baruch's promise of personal salvation is a comfort in the midst of collective judgment. God shows that, although destruction is imminent, there is a plan of individual restoration for those who remain faithful (see also Psalm 91:1-2 and Luke 21:19).

Verses related to Jeremias, 45:

Jeremiah chapter 45 offers a personal message to Baruch. How does God encourage His faithful servant? This powerful brief text records God's words to Jeremiah's scribe, addressing his struggles and aspirations. The chapter explores themes such as the trials of ministry, divine compassion, and the priority of God's purposes over personal ambitions. Jeremiah 45 highlights God's intimate care for His servants. Reflect with us on five biblical passages that resonate with the personal themes of this encouraging chapter.

Philippians 2:4: "Everyone must look after not only their own interests, but also the interests of others." - This verse contrasts with Baruch's personal ambition mentioned in Jeremiah 45, emphasizing the importance of considering others.

1 Peter 5:6: "Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time." - This passage reflects the advice given to Baruch in Jeremiah 45 not to seek greatness for himself.

Matthew 6:25: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your own lives, what to eat or drink; nor with their own bodies, as to what to wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothing?" - Jesus teaches not to worry excessively about material things, echoing the advice given to Baruch in Jeremiah 45.

Romans 8:28: "We know that God works in all things for the good of those who love him, of those who have been called according to his purpose." - This verse offers comfort in difficult times, just as God comforts Baruch in Jeremiah 45.

James 4:10: "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you." - James echoes the advice given to Baruch in Jeremiah 45, emphasizing humility before God.

FAQ:

Who was Baruch and what did he mourn?

Baruch was Jeremiah’s scribe and lamented his distress at following the prophet. (Jeremiah 45:1-3)

What was God's message to Baruch?

God said he would bring destruction to the earth, but he would spare your life as a reward. (Jeremiah 45:4-5)

What does this chapter reveal about the suffering of the righteous?

It shows that believers also suffer, but God cares for them in the midst of difficulties. (Jeremiah 45:4-5)

How can the story of Baruch be applied today?

It teaches us to trust God even when we face difficulties in serving Him. (Jeremiah 45:5)

What does this chapter teach us about human plans?

God reminds Baruch that His plans are greater and that we should trust Him. (Jeremiah 45:4-5)


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