HAYDOCK CATHOLIC BIBLE COMMENTARY ON THE OLD TESTAMENT

JEREMIAS 45

CHAPTER XLV.

Ver. 1. Book, which Joakim burnt, and sought the life of the prophets. C. xxxvi. C. --- Baruch apprised of the general distress, weeps for it, and his life is spared. W.

Ver. 5. Great: the spirit of prophecy; (Rabbins) or rather to be exempted from suffering, while all the neighbouring nations were perishing. C. --- And save. Lit. "for salvation." Heb. "booty." H. --- He seems to have been set at liberty with his master. C. xl. 1. C.