Jeremiah 45:3 NIV

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 45:3-5

Jeremiah 45:3-5. Thou didst say, Wo is me now, &c. “The sorrows which I felt for the threatenings denounced against my country and religion are increased by my own troubles, being sought after by the king’s command in order to be put to death:” see Jeremiah 36:26. The Lord saith, That which I have built will I break down, &c. The land and people which have so long flourished under the peculiar care of my providence I resolve now to give up to utter destruction: see Jeremiah 31:28.... 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

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Jeremiah 45:3

Jeremiah 45:3. The Lord hath added grief— "The sorrows which I felt for the threatenings denounced against my country and religion are increased by my own troubles; being sought after by the king's commands, in order to be put to death." See chap. Jeremiah 36:26. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 45:3

3. Thou didst say, c.—Jeremiah does not spare his disciple, but unveils his fault, namely, fear for his life by reason of the suspicions which he incurred in the eyes of his countrymen (compare :-), as if he was in sympathy with the Chaldeans ( :-), and instigator of Jeremiah also ingratitude in speaking of his "grief," &c., whereas he ought to deem himself highly blessed in being employed by God to record Jeremiah's prophecies. added—rescued from the peril of my first writing ( :-). I am... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 45:3

Baruch had complained about the sorrow, pain, inner turmoil, and restlessness that he had experienced because he carried out God’s will. He had copied Jeremiah’s prophecies and had suffered from his association with their negative message. His lament recalls Jeremiah’s "confessions" and some of the personal lament psalms. 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

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Jeremiah 45:1-5

CHAPTER 45 This is the shortest chapter and contains a special message to Baruch, the companion and secretary of the prophet Jeremiah. It must be noticed that this did not take place in Egypt, where now the prophet and his friend sojourned, but it was in the fourth year of Jehoiakim. Baruch had just finished writing the words which Jeremiah dictated. It was no doubt a strenuous task, and when Baruch laid down his pen, the work having been finished, the Lord sent him a special message, showing... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 45:3-5

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 45:1-5

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Jeremiah 45:3

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 45:3

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 45:3

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

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Jeremiah 45:1-5

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