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Baruch 6:20 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" They are like one of the beams of the temple. Men say their hearts are eaten out when things creeping out of the earth devour both them and their clothing. They don’t feel it "

Baruch 6:20

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18 As the courts are secured on every side upon him who offends the king, as being committed to suffer death, even so the priests secure their temples with doors, with locks, and bars, lest they be carried off by robbers.

19 They light candles for them, yes, more than for themselves, even though they can’t see one.

20 They are like one of the beams of the temple. Men say their hearts are eaten out when things creeping out of the earth devour both them and their clothing. They don’t feel it

21 when their faces are blackened through the smoke that comes out of the temple.

22 Bats, swallows, and birds land on their bodies and heads. So do the cats.

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Baruch 6:1

"A copy of a letter that Jeremy sent to those who were to be led captives into Babylon by the king of the Babylonians, to give them the message that God commanded him."

Baruch 6:2

"Because of the sins which you have committed before God, you will be led away captives to Babylon by Nabuchodonosor king of the Babylonians."

Baruch 6:3

"So when you come to Babylon, you will remain there many years, and for a long season, even for seven generations. After that, I will bring you out peacefully from there."

Baruch 6:4

"But now you will see in Babylon gods of silver, gold, and wood carried on shoulders, which cause the nations to fear."

Baruch 6:5

"Beware therefore that you in no way become like these foreigners. Don’t let fear take hold of you because of them when you see the multitude before them and behind them, worshiping them."

Baruch 6:6

"But say in your hearts, “O Lord, we must worship you.”"

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