Jeremiah 32:13
New International Version
“In their presence I gave Baruch these instructions:

New Living Translation
Then I said to Baruch as they all listened,

English Standard Version
I charged Baruch in their presence, saying,

Berean Standard Bible
In their sight I instructed Baruch,

King James Bible
And I charged Baruch before them, saying,

New King James Version
“Then I charged Baruch before them, saying,

New American Standard Bible
And I commanded Baruch in their sight, saying,

NASB 1995
“And I commanded Baruch in their presence, saying,

NASB 1977
“And I commanded Baruch in their presence, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
And I commanded Baruch in their sight, saying,

Amplified Bible
And I commanded Baruch in their presence, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
“I charged Baruch in their sight,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
“I instructed Baruch in their sight,

American Standard Version
And I charged Baruch before them, saying,

English Revised Version
And I charged Baruch before them, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then I gave Baruch these orders:

Good News Translation
Before them all I said to Baruch,

International Standard Version
In their presence, I instructed Baruch as follows:

Majority Standard Bible
In their sight I instructed Baruch,

NET Bible
In the presence of all these people I instructed Baruch,

New Heart English Bible
I commanded Baruch before them, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
And I charged Baruch before them, saying,

World English Bible
“I commanded Baruch before them, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And I charge Baruch before their eyes, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And I charge Baruch before their eyes, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And I shall command Baruch before their eyes, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I charged Baruch before them, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And I instructed Baruch, in their sight, saying:

New American Bible
In their presence I gave Baruch this charge:

New Revised Standard Version
In their presence I charged Baruch, saying,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And I charged Baruch in their presence, saying,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I ordered Baruk before their eyes
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And I charged Baruch before them, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And I charged Baruch in their presence, saying, Thus saith the Lord Almighty;
Audio Bible



Context
Jeremiah Buys Hanamel's Field
12and I gave this deed to Baruch son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, in the sight of my cousin Hanamel and the witnesses who were signing the purchase agreement and all the Jews sitting in the courtyard of the guard. 13In their sight I instructed Baruch, 14“This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Take these deeds—both the sealed copy and the open copy of the deed of purchase—and put them in a clay jar to preserve them for a long time.…

Cross References
Jeremiah 30:2
“This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Write in a book all the words that I have spoken to you.

Isaiah 8:1-2
Then the LORD said to me, “Take a large scroll and write on it with an ordinary stylus: Maher-shalal-hash-baz. / And I will appoint for Myself trustworthy witnesses—Uriah the priest and Zechariah son of Jeberekiah.”

Deuteronomy 31:9
So Moses wrote down this law and gave it to the priests, the sons of Levi, who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and to all the elders of Israel.

Isaiah 30:8
Go now, write it on a tablet in their presence and inscribe it on a scroll; it will be for the days to come, a witness forever and ever.

Ezekiel 43:11
and if they are ashamed of all they have done, then make known to them the design of the temple—its arrangement and its exits and entrances—its whole design along with all its statutes, forms, and laws. Write it down in their sight, so that they may keep its complete design and all its statutes and may carry them out.

Nehemiah 9:38
In view of all this, we make a binding agreement, putting it in writing and sealing it with the names of our leaders, Levites, and priests.”

Exodus 24:4
And Moses wrote down all the words of the LORD. Early the next morning he got up and built an altar at the base of the mountain, along with twelve pillars for the twelve tribes of Israel.

2 Kings 22:8
Then Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the scribe, “I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the LORD!” And he gave it to Shaphan, who read it.

2 Chronicles 34:15
And Hilkiah said to Shaphan the scribe, “I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the LORD!” And he gave it to Shaphan.

Isaiah 29:11-12
And the entire vision will be to you like the words sealed in a scroll. If it is handed to someone to read, he will say, “I cannot, because it is sealed.” / Or if the scroll is handed to one unable to read, he will say, “I cannot read.”

Luke 1:63
Zechariah asked for a tablet and wrote, “His name is John.” And they were all amazed.

John 19:19-22
Pilate also had a notice posted on the cross. It read: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS. / Many of the Jews read this sign, because the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city, and it was written in Hebrew, Latin, and Greek. / So the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, “Do not write, ‘The King of the Jews,’ but only that He said, ‘I am the King of the Jews.’” ...

Acts 1:1
In my first book, O Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach,

Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

2 Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,


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Jeremiah 32
1. Jeremiah, being imprisoned by Zedekiah for his prophecy,
6. buys Hanameel's field.
13. Baruch must preserve the evidences, as tokens of the people's return.
16. Jeremiah in his prayer complains to God.
26. God confirms the captivity for their sins;
36. and promises a gracious return.














In their sight
This phrase emphasizes the public nature of the transaction and the transparency of the actions taken by Jeremiah. The Hebrew root for "sight" is "עַיִן" (ayin), which literally means "eye" but is often used metaphorically to denote presence or observation. In the context of ancient Israel, public witnessing was crucial for the validation of legal transactions. This public act underscores the authenticity and seriousness of the prophetic message, ensuring that the people could not claim ignorance of God's instructions.

I instructed
The Hebrew word used here is "צִוָּה" (tsavah), which means to command or give orders. This is a strong term that indicates authoritative direction. Jeremiah, as a prophet, acts under divine authority, and his instructions to Baruch are not merely suggestions but commands that carry the weight of God's will. This reflects the biblical theme of obedience to God's commands as a demonstration of faith and trust in His plans.

Baruch
Baruch, whose name means "blessed" in Hebrew, was the faithful scribe and companion of Jeremiah. His role was crucial in documenting and preserving the prophetic messages. Historically, Baruch is seen as a figure of loyalty and dedication, often working behind the scenes to ensure that Jeremiah's prophecies were recorded and disseminated. His presence in this verse highlights the importance of collaboration in ministry and the value of those who support and uphold the work of God's messengers. Baruch's involvement also serves as a reminder of the importance of written records in maintaining the integrity and continuity of God's word throughout generations.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
In their sight
לְעֵינֵיהֶ֖ם (lə·‘ê·nê·hem)
Preposition-l | Noun - cdc | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

I instructed
וָֽאֲצַוֶּה֙ (wā·’ă·ṣaw·weh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

Baruch,
בָּר֔וּךְ (bā·rūḵ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1263: Baruch -- 'blessed', three Israelites


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