Jeremiah 45:2 cpdv — “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, to you, Baruch:

Catholic Public Domain Version

"“Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, to you, Baruch: "

— Jeremiah 45:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jeremiah 45 — Context

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The word that Jeremiah the prophet spoke to Baruch, the son of Neriah, when he had written these words in a book, from the mouth of Jeremiah, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim, the son of Josiah, the king of Judah, saying:

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“Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, to you, Baruch:

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You have said: ‘Woe to me, a wretched man! For the Lord has added sorrow to my sorrow. I have labored in my groaning, and I have not found rest.’

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Thus says the Lord: So shall you say to him: Behold, those whom I have built up, I destroy, and those whom I have planted, I uproot, even this entire land.

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And are you seeking great things for yourself? Do not choose to seek them. For behold, I will lead evil over all that is flesh, says the Lord. But I will give your life to you unto salvation, in every place, wherever you may travel.”

Jeremiah 45:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 45:2 say?
Jeremiah 45:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: ““Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, to you, Baruch: ”
Where is Jeremiah 45:2 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 45:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 45, verse 2.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 45:2.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 45:2 in?
Jeremiah 45:2 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 Jeremiah 45:2?
Jeremiah 45:2 reads (CPDV): ““Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, to you, Baruch: ” 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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