Baruch 3:4 kjva — O Lord Almighty, thou God of Israel, hear now the prayers of the dead Israelites, and of their children, which have sin…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"O Lord Almighty, thou God of Israel, hear now the prayers of the dead Israelites, and of their children, which have sinned before thee, and not hearkened unto the voice of thee their God: for the which cause these plagues cleave unto us."

— Baruch 3:4, King James Version with Apocrypha

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    “O Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, hear now the prayer of the dead of Israel, and of their children, that have sinned before thee, and have not hearkened to the voice of the Lord their God, wherefore evils have cleaved fast to us.”

Baruch 3 — Context

1

O Lord Almighty, God of Israel, the soul in anguish the troubled spirit, crieth unto thee.

2

Hear, O Lord, and have mercy; art thou art merciful: and have pity upon us, because we have sinned before thee.

3

For thou endurest for ever, and we perish utterly.

4

O Lord Almighty, thou God of Israel, hear now the prayers of the dead Israelites, and of their children, which have sinned before thee, and not hearkened unto the voice of thee their God: for the which cause these plagues cleave unto us.

5

Remember not the iniquities of our forefathers: but think upon thy power and thy name now at this time.

6

For thou art the Lord our God, and thee, O Lord, will we praise.

7

And for this cause thou hast put thy fear in our hearts, to the intent that we should call upon thy name, and praise thee in our captivity: for we have called to mind all the iniquity of our forefathers, that sinned before thee.

Baruch 3:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Baruch 3:4 say?
Baruch 3:4 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “O Lord Almighty, thou God of Israel, hear now the prayers of the dead Israelites, and of their children, which have sinned before thee, and not hearkened unto the voice of thee their God: for the which cause these plagues cleave unto us.”
Where is Baruch 3:4 in the Bible?
Baruch 3:4 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Baruch, chapter 3, verse 4.
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 3:4.
What translation should I read Baruch 3:4 in?
Baruch 3:4 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 3:4?
Baruch 3:4 reads (KJVA): “O Lord Almighty, thou God of Israel, hear now the prayers of the dead Israelites, and of their children, which have sinned before thee, and not hearkened unto the voice of thee their God: for the which cause these plagues cleave unto us.” 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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