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**The Fortieth Prophecy of Jeremiah** (see book comments for Jeremiah).
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**Baruch.** He was the grandson of Maaseiah, governor of Jerusalem in Josiah's reign ([2 Chronicles 34:8](../../../kjv/2-chronicles/34/8) ), and brother of Seraiah, chief chamberlain ([Jeremiah 51:59](../../../kjv/jeremiah/51/59) ).
**written these words, &c.** See [Jeremiah 36](../../../kjv/jeremiah/36) . the fourth year, &c. See App-86 .

**the LORD, the God of Israel.** See note on [Jeremiah 11:3](../../../kjv/jeremiah/11/3) .

**Behold.** Figure of speech *Asterismos.* App-6 .
**built . . . break down . . . planted . . . pluck up.** See note on [Jeremiah 1:10](../../../kjv/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](../../../kjv/jeremiah/39/18) .

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