Lexical Definition
בָּרוּךְ Bârûwk (baw-rook') Baruch N:N-M-P
passive participle from בָרַךְ; blessed
Baruch.
- § Baruch = "blessed"
- Baruk, the name of three Israelites
1) friend, amanuensis, and faithful attendant of Jeremiah
2) a priest, the son of Zabbai who assisted Nehemiah in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem
3) a priest, or family of priests, who signed the covenant with Nehemiah
4) son of Col-hozeh, a descendant of Perez or Pharez, the son of Judah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| בָר֥וּךְ | Baruch | Jer.36.10 |
| בָר֛וּךְ | Baruch | Jer.36.13 |
| בָר֖וּךְ | Baruch | Jer.36.15 |
| בָּרוּךְ֙ | Baruch | Jer.36.8 • Jer.43.3 |
| בָּרֽוּךְ | O Baruch | Jer.45.2 |
| בָּר֨וּךְ | Baruch | Jer.36.14 |
| בָּר֥וּךְ | Baruch | Jer.32.16 |
| בָּר֣וּךְ | Baruch | Jer.32.12 • Jer.36.26 • Jer.36.32 |
| בָּר֜וּךְ | Baruch | Jer.36.4 |
| בָּר֛וּךְ | Baruch | Jer.36.27 |
| בָּר֗וּךְ | Baruch | Jer.36.14 |
| בָּר֖וּךְ | Baruch | Jer.36.4 • Jer.36.5 • Jer.43.6 • Jer.45.1 |
| בָּר֔וּךְ | Baruch | Jer.32.13 • Jer.36.16 • Jer.36.17 • Jer.36.18 • Jer.36.19 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.32.12
- son of: Neriah (נֵרִיָּה)
- brother of: Seraiah (שְׂרָיָה)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
בָּרוּךְ proper name, masculine (blessed)
1. friend and amanuensis of Jeremiah Jer 32:12; Jer 32:13; Jer 32:16; Jer 36:4-32; Jer 43:3; Jer 43:6; Jer 45:1; Jer 45:2.
2. a priest, son of Zabbai (Zaccai) Neh 3:20; Neh 10:7*.
3. son of Colhozeh, of the tribe of Judah Neh 11:5.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Nehemiah | 3:20 · 10:7* · 11:5 |
| Jeremiah | 32:12 · 32:13 · 32:16 · 43:3 · 43:6 · 45:1 · 45:2 |
Profile
Male • Jeremiah's servant • Jeremiah's scribe who recorded and delivered his prophecies.
Jeremiah's servant living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Baruch, son of Neriah, served as Jeremiah's scribe and faithfully recorded and delivered his prophecies.
- Jeremiah's servant living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.32.12;
- only referred to as Baruch בָּרוּךְ;
- son of Neriah נֵרִיָּה;
- a brother of Seraiah שְׂרָיָה.
Baruch, son of Neriah, was the faithful scribe and companion of the prophet Jeremiah. He played a significant role in recording and delivering Jeremiah's prophecies to the people of Judah. In Jeremiah 36, Baruch wrote down Jeremiah's words on a scroll and read them in the temple, as the prophet was restricted from going there himself. When King Jehoiakim destroyed the scroll, Baruch rewrote the prophecies with additional messages from Jeremiah. Baruch also served as a witness to Jeremiah's purchase of a field, symbolizing God's promise of future restoration (Jeremiah 32:12-16). He accompanied Jeremiah to Egypt after the fall of Jerusalem, despite the prophet's warnings (Jeremiah 43:3-6). In Jeremiah 45, God spoke directly to Baruch, reassuring him of divine protection amidst the impending judgment on Judah. Baruch's unwavering support for Jeremiah, even in the face of opposition and personal risk, demonstrates his commitment to God's message and his loyalty to the prophet.
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