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Baruch 4:5 kjva — Be of good cheer, my people, the memorial of Israel.

King James Version with Apocrypha

“Be of good cheer, my people, the memorial of Israel.”

— Baruch 4:5, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Baruch 4 — Context

2

Turn thee, O Jacob, and take hold of it: walk in the presence of the light thereof, that thou mayest be illuminated.

3

Give not thine honour to another, nor the things that are profitable unto thee to a strange nation.

4

O Israel, happy are we: for things that are pleasing to God are made known unto us.

5

Be of good cheer, my people, the memorial of Israel.

6

Ye were sold to the nations, not for your destruction: but because ye moved God to wrath, ye were delivered unto the enemies.

7

For ye provoked him that made you by sacrificing unto devils, and not to God.

8

Ye have forgotten the everlasting God, that brought you up; and ye have grieved Jerusalem, that nursed you.

Baruch 4:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Baruch 4:5 say?
Baruch 4:5 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Be of good cheer, my people, the memorial of Israel.”
Where is Baruch 4:5 in the Bible?
Baruch 4:5 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Baruch, chapter 4, verse 5.
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 4:5.
What translation should I read Baruch 4:5 in?
Baruch 4:5 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 4:5?
Baruch 4:5 reads (KJVA): “Be of good cheer, my people, the memorial of Israel.” 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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