Baruch the son of Neriah, the son of Maaseiah. — This is the first mention of a man who played a more or le prominent part in connection w…

So I took the evidence of the purchase, both that which was sealed according to the law and custom, and that which was open: and I gave the evi…

The whole of this passage ought to be read together, for the Prophet explains in detail how and by what symbol this prophecy had been confirmed. No…

And I gave the evidence of the purchase
Both that which was sealed and that which was open; both the original and th…

Jeremiah, while in prison for his prophecy, purchased a piece of ground. This was to signify that although Jerusalem was besieged and the whole cou…

Here is the interpretation of the purchase.