Baruch
The Faithful Scribe
Name Information
- Meaning: "Blessed"
- Language of Origin: Hebrew
- Gender Usage: Masculine
Baruch son of Neriah was the trusted scribe and companion of Jeremiah. He wrote down Jeremiah’s prophecies, read them publicly, and faced persecution alongside the prophet.
⏰ Late Kingdom of Judah (c. 627–586 BC and after)
Roles
- Scribe
- Companion
- Witness
Relationships
- Friend: Jeremiah
- Brother: Seraiah
Story
Wrote Jeremiah’s prophecies on a scroll as dictated by the prophet.
Read the scroll to the people, leading to it being reported to King Jehoiakim.
When the king burned the scroll, Baruch rewrote it from Jeremiah’s dictation.
Accompanied Jeremiah through persecution and exile to Egypt.
Spiritual Significance
- Served as Jeremiah’s scribe, recording God’s words.
- Read Jeremiah’s prophecies publicly in the temple.
- Remained loyal despite personal risk.
What We Can Learn
- Serving God often means supporting others in their calling.
- Faithfulness is shown in both public acts and hidden labor.
- God notices and rewards those who remain steadfast in difficulty.
Memory Verses
So Jeremiah called Baruch son of Neriah, and while Jeremiah dictated all the words the Lord had spoken to him, Baruch wrote them on the scroll.
— Jeremiah 36:4
Key Passages
- Jeremiah 32:12
- Jeremiah 36
- Jeremiah 43:6
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