Baruch 4:24 kjva — Like as now the neighbours of Sion have seen your captivity: so shall they see shortly your salvation from our God whic…

King James Version with Apocrypha

“Like as now the neighbours of Sion have seen your captivity: so shall they see shortly your salvation from our God which shall come upon you with great glory, and brightness of the Everlasting.”

— Baruch 4:24, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Baruch 4 — Context

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Be of good cheer, O my children, cry unto the Lord, and he will deliver you from the power and hand of the enemies.

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For my hope is in the Everlasting, that he will save you; and joy is come unto me from the Holy One, because of the mercy which shall soon come unto you from the Everlasting our Saviour.

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For I sent you out with mourning and weeping: but God will give you to me again with joy and gladness for ever.

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Like as now the neighbours of Sion have seen your captivity: so shall they see shortly your salvation from our God which shall come upon you with great glory, and brightness of the Everlasting.

25

My children, suffer patiently the wrath that is come upon you from God: for thine enemy hath persecuted thee; but shortly thou shalt see his destruction, and shalt tread upon his neck.

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My delicate ones have gone rough ways, and were taken away as a flock caught of the enemies.

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Be of good comfort, O my children, and cry unto God: for ye shall be remembered of him that brought these things upon you.

Baruch 4:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Baruch 4:24 say?
Baruch 4:24 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Like as now the neighbours of Sion have seen your captivity: so shall they see shortly your salvation from our God which shall come upon you with great glory, and brightness of the Everlasting.”
Where is Baruch 4:24 in the Bible?
Baruch 4:24 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Baruch, chapter 4, verse 24.
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 4:24.
What translation should I read Baruch 4:24 in?
Baruch 4:24 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 4:24?
Baruch 4:24 reads (KJVA): “Like as now the neighbours of Sion have seen your captivity: so shall they see shortly your salvation from our God which shall come upon you with great glory, and brightness of the Everlasting.” 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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