Baruch 3:16 kjva — Where are the princes of the heathen become, and such as ruled the beasts upon the earth;

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Where are the princes of the heathen become, and such as ruled the beasts upon the earth;"

— Baruch 3:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Baruch 3 — Context

13

For if thou hadst walked in the way of God, thou shouldest have dwelled in peace for ever.

14

Learn where is wisdom, where is strength, where is understanding; that thou mayest know also where is length of days, and life, where is the light of the eyes, and peace.

15

Who hath found out her place? or who hath come into her treasures ?

16

Where are the princes of the heathen become, and such as ruled the beasts upon the earth;

17

They that had their pastime with the fowls of the air, and they that hoarded up silver and gold, wherein men trust, and made no end of their getting?

18

For they that wrought in silver, and were so careful, and whose works are unsearchable,

19

They are vanished and gone down to the grave, and others are come up in their steads.

Baruch 3:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Baruch 3:16 say?
Baruch 3:16 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Where are the princes of the heathen become, and such as ruled the beasts upon the earth;”
Where is Baruch 3:16 in the Bible?
Baruch 3:16 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Baruch, chapter 3, verse 16.
Who wrote Baruch?
Baruch is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (attributed to Baruch, scribe of Jeremiah). Likely a composite work. The KJVA prints the Letter of Jeremiah as Baruch chapter 6; some traditions treat it as a separate book. It was written c. 200–100 BC.
What is the book of Baruch about?
Baruch opens with a confession of national sin offered by the exiles in Babylon (1:1–3:8), followed by a beautiful wisdom poem identifying Torah with the Wisdom that God alone bestows (3:9–4:4), and a prophetic word of comfort to a personified Jerusalem (4:5–5:9). Chapter 6 — the Letter of Jeremiah — is an extended polemic warning the exiles against the foolishness of Babylonian idols.
What are the major themes of Baruch?
Baruch explores themes including Repentance, Wisdom, Comfort, Exile, Anti-idolatry. These themes shape the meaning and context of Baruch 3:16.
What translation should I read Baruch 3:16 in?
Baruch 3:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Baruch 3:16?
Baruch 3:16 reads (KJVA): “Where are the princes of the heathen become, and such as ruled the beasts upon the earth;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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