Baruch 4:34 kjva — For I will take away the rejoicing of her great multitude, and her pride shall be turned into mourning.

King James Version with Apocrypha

“For I will take away the rejoicing of her great multitude, and her pride shall be turned into mourning.”

— Baruch 4:34, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Baruch 4 — Context

31

Miserable are they that afflicted thee, and rejoiced at thy fall.

32

Miserable are the cities which thy children served: miserable is she that received thy sons.

33

For as she rejoiced at thy ruin, and was glad of thy fall: so shall she be grieved for her own desolation.

34

For I will take away the rejoicing of her great multitude, and her pride shall be turned into mourning.

35

For fire shall come upon her from the Everlasting, long to endure; and she shall be inhabited of devils for a great time.

36

O Jerusalem, look about thee toward the east, and behold the joy that cometh unto thee from God.

37

Lo, thy sons come, whom thou sentest away, they come gathered together from the east to the west by the word of the Holy One, rejoicing in the glory of God.

Baruch 4:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Baruch 4:34 say?
Baruch 4:34 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For I will take away the rejoicing of her great multitude, and her pride shall be turned into mourning.”
Where is Baruch 4:34 in the Bible?
Baruch 4:34 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Baruch, chapter 4, verse 34.
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 4:34.
What translation should I read Baruch 4:34 in?
Baruch 4:34 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 4:34?
Baruch 4:34 reads (KJVA): “For I will take away the rejoicing of her great multitude, and her pride shall be turned into mourning.” 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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