Baruch, 2

11. And now, O Lord God of Israel, that hast brought thy people out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand, and high arm, and with signs, and with wonders, and with great power, and hast gotten thyself a name, as appeareth this day:

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Baruc 2 is an Old Testament chapter that presents a penitential prayer written by the prophet Baruc in the name of the people of Israel, who is suffering the consequences of exile in Babylon due to his disobedience to God. In this prayer Baruc recognizes the sins of the people and asks God to have mercy and forgive their sins. Next are five verses related to the topics covered in Baruc 2, in order of proximity to the chapter:

Jeremiah 14:20: "We recognize, O Lord, our rigs, the iniquity of our parents; for we sin against you." This verse recognizes the guilt of the people of Israel for the sins they committed against God, the central theme of Baruc's prayer.

Psalm 106:6: "Let us sin like our parents, we commit iniquity, we were wicked." This verse recognizes the connection between the sins of the people of Israel and the sins of their ancestors, as mentioned by Baruc in their prayer.

Psalm 130:3-4: "If you, Lord, observe the iniquities, Lord, who will subsist? But forgiving is forgiveness, that you may be feared." This verse highlights the merciful nature of God, a theme that is central to the prayer of Baruc.

Nehemiah 9:17: "They refused to obey and did not remember the wonderful achievements they made among them; they hardened his neck and, in his rebellion, proposed to put a boss to return to his slavery. But you are a god who Forgive, Clement and merciful, late in angry and great in kindness, and have not abandoned them. " This verse highlights God's forgiving nature, an important theme in Baruc's prayer.

Isaiah 55:6-7: "Seek the Lord as long as one can find, invoke him while he is close. Leave the wicked his way, and the evil man, his thoughts and convert to the Lord, who shall be sympathized; To our God, because it is great to forgive. " This verse highlights the importance of seeking God and repentance, central themes in Baruc's prayer.