3 Because thou hast been astonied at what has befallen Zion, thou shalt therefore be assuredly (2BA) 4 preserved to the consummation of the times, that thou mayst be for a testimony. So that, if ever (2BA) 5 those prosperous cities say: 'Why hath the mighty God brought upon us this retribution?' Say thou, to them, thou and those like thee who shall have seen this evil: '(This is the evil) and retribution which is coming upon you and upon your people in its (destined) time that the nations (2BA)
2 Baruch 13:3–5
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2 Baruch 39:2–4
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2 Baruch 4:1–2
1 And the Lord said unto me: 'This city shall be delivered up for a time, And the people shall be chastened during a time, And the world will not be given over to oblivion. (2BA) 2 [Dost thou think that this is that city of which I said: "On the palms of My hands have I… (2BA)
2 Esdras 15:26–28
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2 Baruch 77:9–11
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2 Baruch 51:3–5
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Baruch 4:28–30
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2 Baruch 14:1–2
1 And I answered and said: 'Lo! Thou hast shown me the method of the times, and that which shall be alter these things, and Thou hast said unto me, that the retribution, which has been spoken of by Thee, shall come upon (2BA) 2 the nations. And now I know that those who… (2BA)
2 Baruch 44:4–6
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