1 The word that Jeremiah the prophetProphet:נָבִיא (Navi). The Hebrew navi (נָבִיא) means prophet—one who speaks God's word to the people. Prophets received divine revelation and declared God's message, often calling Israel to repentance and foretelling future events. spake unto Baruch the son of Neriah, when he had written these words in a book at the mouth of Jeremiah, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, saying,
Kingdom:Jeremiah 36:1, 36:32. Word:Jeremiah 36:4. Parallel theme:Jeremiah 32:12
2 Thus saith the LORD, the GodGod:אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. of Israel, unto thee, O Baruch;
3 Thou didst say, Woe is me now! for the LORDLord:יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. hath added grief to my sorrow; I fainted in my sighing, and I find no rest.
Parallel theme:2 Corinthians 4:1, 4:16, Galatians 6:9
4 Thus shalt thou say unto him, The LORD saith thus; Behold, that which I have built will I break down, and that which I have planted I will pluck up, even this whole land.
References Lord:Jeremiah 11:17, 31:28. Parallel theme:Jeremiah 1:10