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Baruch, 1

1. This is the text of the book written in Babylon by Baruch son of Neraiah, son of Mahseiah, son of Zedekiah, son of Hasadiah, son of Hilkiah,

1. And these are the words of the book, which Baruch the son of Nerias, the son of Maasias, the son of Sedecias, the son of Asadias, the son of Chelcias, wrote in Babylon,

2. in the fifth year, on the seventh day of the month, at the time when the Chaldaeans had captured Jerusalem and burned it down.

2. In the fifth year, and in the seventh day of the month, what time as the Chaldeans took Jerusalem, and burnt it with fire.

3. Baruch read the text of this book aloud to Jeconiah son of Jehoiakim, king of Judah, and to all the people who had come to hear the reading,

3. And Baruch did read the words of this book in the hearing of Jechonias the son of Joachim king of Juda, and in the ears of all the people that came to hear the book,

4. to the nobles and the sons of the king, and to the elders; to the whole people, that is, to the least no less than to the greatest, to all who lived in Babylon beside the river Sud.

4. And in the hearing of the nobles, and of the king's sons, and in the hearing of the elders, and of all the people, from the lowest unto the highest, even of all them that dwelt at Babylon by the river Sud.

5. On hearing it they wept, fasted and prayed before the Lord;

5. Whereupon they wept, fasted, and prayed before the Lord.

6. and they collected as much money as each could afford

6. They made also a collection of money according to every man's power:

7. and sent it to Jerusalem to the priest Jehoiakim son of Hilkiah, son of Shallum, and the other priests, and all the people who were with him in Jerusalem.

7. And they sent it to Jerusalem unto Joachim the high priest, the son of Chelcias, son of Salom, and to the priests, and to all the people which were found with him at Jerusalem,

8. Also on the tenth day of Sivan he was given the utensils of the house of the Lord, which had been removed from the Temple, to take them back to the land of Judah; these were silver utensils which Zedekiah son of Josiah, king of Judah, had had made

8. At the same time when he received the vessels of the house of the Lord, that were carried out of the temple, to return them into the land of Juda, the tenth day of the month Sivan, namely, silver vessels, which Sedecias the son of Josias king of Jada had made,

9. after Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had deported Jeconiah from Jerusalem to Babylon, together with the princes, the metalworkers, the nobles and the common people.

9. After that Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon had carried away Jechonias, and the princes, and the captives, and the mighty men, and the people of the land, from Jerusalem, and brought them unto Babylon.

10. Now, they wrote, we are sending you money to pay for burnt offerings, offerings for sin, and incense. Prepare oblations and offer them on the altar of the Lord our God;

10. And they said, Behold, we have sent you money to buy you burnt offerings, and sin offerings, and incense, and prepare ye manna, and offer upon the altar of the Lord our God;

11. and pray for the long life of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and of his son Belshazzar, that they may endure on earth as long as the heavens endure;

11. And pray for the life of Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon, and for the life of Balthasar his son, that their days may be upon earth as the days of heaven:

12. and that the Lord may give us strength and enlighten our eyes, so that we may lead our lives under the protection of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and of his son Belshazzar, and that we may serve them for a long time and win their favour.

12. And the Lord will give us strength, and lighten our eyes, and we shall live under the shadow of Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon, and under the shadow of Balthasar his son, and we shall serve them many days, and find favour in their sight.

13. Also pray to the Lord our God for us, because we have sinned against him, and the anger, the fury of the Lord, has still not turned away from us.

13. Pray for us also unto the Lord our God, for we have sinned against the Lord our God; and unto this day the fury of the Lord and his wrath is not turned from us.

14. Lastly, you must read the booklet which we are sending you, publicly in the house of the Lord on the feastday and appropriate days.

14. And ye shall read this book which we have sent unto you, to make confession in the house of the Lord, upon the feasts and solemn days.

15. You must say: Saving justice is the Lord's, we have only the look of shame we bear, as is the case today for the people of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem,

15. And ye shall say, To the Lord our God belongeth righteousness, but unto us the confusion of faces, as it is come to pass this day, unto them of Juda, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem,

16. for our kings and princes, our priests, our prophets, and for our ancestors,

16. And to our kings, and to our princes, and to our priests, and to our prophets, and to our fathers:

17. because we have sinned before the Lord,

17. For we have sinned before the Lord,

18. have disobeyed him, and have not listened to the voice of the Lord our God telling us to follow the commandments which the Lord had ordained for us.

18. And disobeyed him, and have not hearkened unto the voice of the Lord our God, to walk in the commandments that he gave us openly:

19. From the day when the Lord brought our ancestors out of Egypt until today we have been disobedient to the Lord our God, we have been disloyal, refusing to listen to his voice.

19. Since the day that the Lord brought our forefathers out of the land of Egypt, unto this present day, we have been disobedient unto the Lord our God, and we have been negligent in not hearing his voice.

20. And we are not free even today of the disasters and the curse which the Lord pronounced through his servant Moses the day he brought our ancestors out of Egypt to give us a land flowing with milk and honey.

20. Wherefore the evils cleaved unto us, and the curse, which the Lord appointed by Moses his servant at the time that he brought our fathers out of the land of Egypt, to give us a land that floweth with milk and honey, like as it is to see this day.

21. We have not listened to the voice of the Lord our God in all the words of those prophets he sent us;

21. Nevertheless we have not hearkened unto the voice of the Lord our God, according unto all the words of the prophets, whom he sent unto us:

22. but, each following the dictates of our evil heart, we have taken to serving alien gods, and doing what is displeasing to the Lord our God.

22. But every man followed the imagination of his own wicked heart, to serve strange gods, and to do evil in the sight of the Lord our God.



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1:1-2 - The introduction to the book of Baruch emphasizes that it is a letter sent by the exiles of Judah in Babylon. The letter reflects the reality of captivity and the search for repentance, highlighting God's faithfulness even in times of suffering (see also Jeremiah 29:4-7 and Ezekiel 39:23-24).

1:3-4 - The letter affirms that the people of Israel acknowledge their guilt before God for their sins, which is the reason for the Babylonian captivity. This acknowledgment is an essential part of the process of repentance and spiritual restoration (see also 1 John 1:9 and Daniel 9:4-19).

1:5-10 - Repentance is the focus of the people's prayer. They acknowledge that the Lord is righteous in His judgment, but they cry out for His mercy. This prayer reflects the desire for reconciliation with God, even after great transgression (see also Psalm 51:1-17 and Luke 18:13-14).

1:11-14 - The people, through Baruch, petition God for His goodness to restore them and bring relief. The emphasis is on trust in God's goodness, which always offers an opportunity for repentance (see also 2 Chronicles 7:14 and Joel 2:12-13).

1:15-19 - Public confession and expression of repentance are seen as essential actions for Israel's restoration. God does not abandon the repentant, and always offers the chance for renewal and forgiveness (see also 1 John 2:1-2 and Isaiah 55:7).

Versos relacionados con Baruch, 1:

Baruch chapter 1 introduces the historical context of the book. How do the exiles in Babylon respond to the calamity in Jerusalem? This situational text describes Baruch reading his work to the exiles, who react with weeping, fasting, and collecting offerings for Jerusalem. The chapter addresses themes of collective repentance and solidarity with those left behind in Judah. Baruch 1 sets the tone for subsequent reflections. Explore with us five biblical passages that align with the themes of exile and penance in this introductory chapter.

Jeremiah 29:1: "This is the letter that the prophet Jeremiah sent from Jerusalem to the remaining leaders of the exiles, the priests, the prophets, and all the people that Nebuchadnezzar had taken from Jerusalem to Babylon." - Just as Baruch 1 begins with a letter to exiles, Jeremiah also sent letters to exiles in Babylon, showing a similar historical context.

Daniel 9:3: "Therefore I turned to the Lord God with prayers and supplications, fasting, in sackcloth and ashes." - This passage reflects the attitude of repentance and supplication seen in Baruch 1:15-22.

Nehemiah 9:33: "In everything that happened to us you were fair; You acted loyally, even though we were bad." - This verse echoes the recognition in Baruch 1:15-17 that God is just in His judgment on Israel.

Lamentations 1:1: "How lonely is the city that had so many people! She became like a widow, who was great among the nations! The princess among the provinces became a slave!" - This lament over Jerusalem reflects the historical context and tone of Baruch 1.

2 Chronicles 36:15-16: "The Lord, the God of your ancestors, repeatedly sent his warnings through his messengers, for he had mercy on his people and their dwelling. But they mocked the messengers of God, despised his words, and mocked his prophets, until finally the wrath of the Lord rose against his people, and there was no remedy." - This passage provides historical context for the exile mentioned in Baruch 1, explaining why God allowed His people to be taken captive.

FAQ:

What led the people of Israel into exile in Babylon?

Israel's exile came as a consequence of the people's disobedience to God, who did not follow His laws and turned away from His covenant. (Baruch 1:1-15)

What does Baruch do in Baruch chapter 1?

Baruch, under the direction of Jeremiah, writes a letter to the people exiled in Babylon, lamenting Israel's sin and asking for God's mercy. (Baruch 1:16-21)

What does Baruch's prayer reveal about God's character?

Baruch's prayer reveals that God is just, but also full of mercy, always ready to forgive those who repent and return to Him. (Baruch 1:15-22)

What is Baruch's request in his prayer for Israel?

Baruch asks God to have mercy on Israel, that the exiles may return, and that God may restore His covenant with the people. (Baruch 1:22-23)

What does Baruch say about Israel's repentance?

Baruch recognizes that Israel's repentance is necessary for restoration. The people must turn to God with a sincere heart. (Baruch 1:24-28)


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