Bible passages

Jeremiah 49:7–22

Judgment on Edom

Jeremiah 49:7–22 is a prophecy about Edom. The passage asks what has become of Edom’s wisdom, then announces coming judgement, showing that pride, security and human counsel cannot stand when Yahweh speaks.

Jeremiah 49:23–27

Judgment on Damascus

Jeremiah 49:23–27 speaks against Damascus with urgent, troubled language. The passage describes fear spreading through nearby places, the weakening of a famous city, and the judgement Yahweh declares against it.

Jeremiah 49:28–33

Judgment on Kedar and Hazor

Jeremiah 49:28–33 is a prophecy about Kedar and Hazor. It speaks of attack, loss, scattering, and lasting desolation, while repeating that Yahweh is the one speaking and that Nebuchadnezzar has planned against them.

Jeremiah 49:34–39

Judgment on Elam

This prophecy speaks about Elam and shows Yahweh announcing both judgment and a later change.

Jeremiah 50:1–3

A Prophecy against Babylon

Jeremiah 50:1-3 opens a message from Yahweh about Babylon and the land of the Chaldeans. These verses present a public announcement, the humiliation of Babylon’s gods, and a coming attack that leaves the land empty.

Jeremiah 50:4–10

Hope for Israel and Judah

Jeremiah 50:4–10 speaks as prophecy and teaching about a future return to Yahweh. The passage joins sorrow, renewed commitment, honest diagnosis of past wandering, and Yahweh’s announcement of judgement on Babylon and Chaldea.

Jeremiah 50:11–16

Babylon’s Fall Is Certain

Jeremiah 50:11–16 announces that Babylon’s joy in plundering will not last. The passage speaks as prophecy and teaching, showing that Babylon’s pride, violence and sin against Yahweh will meet his judgement.

Jeremiah 50:17–20

Redemption for God’s People

This prophecy speaks about God’s people after harm and loss. It uses pictures of sheep, lions and good pasture to show both judgement on oppressors and God’s promise to restore, satisfy and pardon his people.

Jeremiah 50:21–46

The Destruction of Babylon

Jeremiah 50:21–46 is a prophecy announcing Babylon’s downfall. The passage uses strong judgement language to show that Babylon will be brought low, while Yahweh acts against pride, oppression, and idolatry.

Jeremiah 51:1–14

Judgment on Babylon

Jeremiah 51:1–14 announces judgment on Babylon in prophetic language. The passage speaks of Yahweh raising enemies, calling people to flee, and declaring that Babylon’s power, wealth and influence will not keep it from the judgment he has purposed.

Jeremiah 51:15–19

Praise to the God of Jacob

Jeremiah 51:15–19 praises the Lord by contrasting him with idols. The passage points to God’s power in creation and weather, then shows the emptiness of images people make.

Jeremiah 51:20–58

Babylon’s Punishment

Jeremiah 51:20 to 58 announces Babylon’s punishment in strong prophetic language. The passage describes Babylon’s collapse, explains why judgment is coming, and includes instructions for God’s people to leave and remember Yahweh.

Jeremiah 51:59–64

Jeremiah’s Message to Seraiah

Jeremiah 51:59–64 shows a short but weighty message sent to Babylon. The passage focuses on written words, their reading in Babylon, prayer to Yahweh, and a sign that pictures Babylon’s coming fall.

Baruch 1:10–14

The exiles request sacrifices, intercession, and public confession

Baruch 1:10–14 records a message sent with money, prayer requests, and a book to be read publicly.

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Baruch 1:15–2:10

The community confesses disobedience and its consequences

This confession speaks with honesty about guilt, shame, and suffering. It repeats that the Lord is righteous, while the people admit they have sinned, refused to listen, and now live with the consequences of disobedience.

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Baruch 2:11–18

The afflicted ask God to hear and deliver them

In this prayer, the speakers ask God to hear them and rescue them. They remember God’s past power, confess their sin, and plead for mercy so that God’s name will be known.

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Baruch 3:1–8

The exiles plead for mercy and remember God’s name

In this prayer from the Catholic additional book of Baruch, people in deep trouble cry to God for mercy.

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Baruch 3:9–14

Israel is called back to the source of wisdom and life

Baruch 3:9–14 calls Israel to listen again. These verses connect God’s commandments with life and wisdom, describe Israel’s distress, and explain that this trouble is linked to leaving the true source of wisdom.

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Baruch 3:15–23

Rulers, the wealthy, and celebrated seekers fail to find wisdom

This passage asks who has truly found wisdom. It names rulers, wealthy people, energetic seekers, authors of fables and searchers out of understanding, then shows that status, money and human searching do not uncover wisdom’s hidden place.

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Baruch 3:24–31

Neither the ancient giants nor distant journeys secure wisdom

This passage speaks with wonder about God’s greatness and then asks where wisdom can be found.

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Baruch 3:32–4:4

God gives wisdom to Israel in the enduring law

This passage praises God as the one who knows all things and rules creation, then says he gave knowledge to Israel in his enduring law.

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Baruch 4:5–8

Israel is encouraged while its estrangement is explained

This passage speaks both comfort and correction. Israel is told to take courage, but the reason for its trouble is also plainly named.

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Baruch 4:9–16

Jerusalem laments the captivity of her children

In this passage from the Catholic additional book of Baruch, Jerusalem speaks as a grieving mother.

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Baruch 4:21–29

The children are urged to seek God and hope for return

Baruch 4:21–29 speaks to “my children” with grief, honesty, and hope. It urges them to call on God, endure present trouble, turn back to him, and look for the salvation and joy he will bring.