Jeremiah 45:1 NIV

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 45:1

Jeremiah 45:1. The word that Jeremiah spake unto Baruch when he had written, &c. “This seems to indicate that the exact time of the uttering of this prophecy was between the writing and the publication of the roll. And, perhaps, if Baruch had not received such special assurances of protection, he might not have had resolution enough to have followed the prophet’s further directions, and to have read first before all the people, and afterward before the princes, what he had written.”... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 45:1-5

A message for Baruch (45:1-5)Jeremiah gave this word of encouragement to his assistant Baruch on the occasion when Baruch had to read the scroll of God’s judgments to the people (45:1; see 36:1-32). Baruch was distressed, but, says Jeremiah, think how much more distressed is God, who is about to destroy the very nation that he has built up (2-4). Baruch was thinking how his unpopular announcements might affect his own security or advancement; but, says Jeremiah, when divine judgment falls on... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 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 36:0 . the fourth year, &c. See App-86 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Jeremiah 45:1

JEREMIAH 45GOD'S PROMISE TO BARUCHThis small chapter has a personal message from the Lord to Baruch. Its appearance in the Book of Jeremiah at this place could be either by design or by accident, as the chapters in this wonderful prophecy do not appear to be organized, in any consistent pattern. Keil stated that, chronologically, it belongs after Jeremiah 36;[1] and Green located it a little more exactly as coming between Jeremiah 36:8 and Jeremiah 36:9.[2] Neither the question of exactly when... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 45:1

1. these words—his prophecies from the thirteenth year of Josiah to the fourth of Jehoiakim. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 45:1-2

The Lord had given Jeremiah a message for Baruch after he had copied Jeremiah’s prophecies in 605 B.C. (ch. 36). Which copying this was is unclear, the first one referred to in Jeremiah 36:8 or the second one in Jeremiah 36:32. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 45:1-5

Baritch’s Appendix to the Roll of Jeremiah 36Baruch, a man of social position (see Intro.), seems to have expected either important office in the state or more probably the gift of prophecy. On the occasion of his writing of the roll at Jeremiah’s dictation, the prophet warns him that his ambition is not to be gratified.3. Sorrow] RV ’pain ’at the sins of his countrymen. The added ’grief was caused by the predictions of punishment.’5. But thy life, etc.] Baruch’s life should be preserved amidst... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Jeremiah 45:1-5

XLV.(1) The word that Jeremiah the prophet spake unto Baruch . . .—The chapter is obviously misplaced as far as chronological order is concerned. and ought to follow on Jeremiah 35, 36. It gives us a glimpse of singular interest into the character of the prophet’s helper. He was discouraged and desponding, and yet the very despondency was that of an ambitious temperament eager to take the lead. His master was in prison. Neither king nor nobles listened to him. He had, it may be, drawn for... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Jeremiah 45:1-5

The Minute Philosopher Jeremiah 45:5 Service is perhaps life's best interpretation. I. To rise in life, then, is never to escape from service. The nobler and better we are growing, the more entangled shall we be in a far-reaching servitude. Jesus has taught us that service is the true measurement of greatness. He is the least whose service is the poorest. He is the greatest whose service is the best. Could we forget ourselves, and serve mankind in life and death, we should be growing... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 45:1-5

CHAPTER VBARUCHJeremiah 45:1-5"Thy life will I give unto thee for a prey."- Jeremiah 45:5THE editors of the versions and of the Hebrew text of the Old Testament have assigned a separate chapter to this short utterance concerning Baruch; thus paying an unconscious tribute to the worth and importance of Jeremiah’s disciple and secretary, who was the first to bear the familiar Jewish name, which in its Latinised form of Benedict has been a favourite with saints and popes. Probably few who read of... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 45:1

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 45:1-5

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 45:1

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Jeremiah 45:1

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 45:1

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 45:1-2

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 45:1-5

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Jeremiah 45:1-5

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Jeremiah 45:1-5

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 45:1-5

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