Baruch 3:28 kjva — But they were destroyed, because they had no wisdom, and perished through their own foolishness.

King James Version with Apocrypha

“But they were destroyed, because they had no wisdom, and perished through their own foolishness.”

— Baruch 3:28, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Baruch 3 — Context

25

Great, and hath none end; high, and unmeasurable.

26

There were the giants famous from the beginning, that were of so great stature, and so expert in war.

27

Those did not the Lord choose, neither gave he the way of knowledge unto them:

28

But they were destroyed, because they had no wisdom, and perished through their own foolishness.

29

Who hath gone up into heaven, and taken her, and brought her down from the clouds?

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Who hath gone over the sea, and found her, and will bring her for pure gold?

31

No man knoweth her way, nor thinketh of her path.

Baruch 3:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Baruch 3:28 say?
Baruch 3:28 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “But they were destroyed, because they had no wisdom, and perished through their own foolishness.”
Where is Baruch 3:28 in the Bible?
Baruch 3:28 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Baruch, chapter 3, verse 28.
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 3:28.
What translation should I read Baruch 3:28 in?
Baruch 3:28 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 3:28?
Baruch 3:28 reads (KJVA): “But they were destroyed, because they had no wisdom, and perished through their own foolishness.” 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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