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Baruch

Biblical
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

The loyal scribe and confidant of the prophet Jeremiah, who recorded his prophecies and shared his exile, appearing in biblical and apocryphal texts.

Detailed Definition
Baruch recorded Jeremiah’s prophecies, read them publicly, and shared in his master’s exile and sorrow. His fidelity amid persecution is exemplary. In poetry, Baruch symbolizes the faithful scribe, the burden of bearing another’s truth, and the quiet endurance of those who amplify prophetic voices—often evoking themes of literary legacy and shared suffering in the cause of truth.
Example
Example in poetry:
In John Milton’s "Paradise Lost," Baruch’s service to Jeremiah (Jeremiah 36) illustrates faithful scribing; In George Herbert’s "The Church-porch," Baruch’s loyalty models literary devotion; In Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s "The Seraphim," Baruch’s scroll becomes a vessel of prophecy; In John Keble’s "Lyra Apostolica," Baruch represents the writer in exile; In Christina Rossetti’s "Later Life," Baruch’s perseverance inspires; In T.S. Eliot’s "Four Quartets," Baruch’s words outlive destruction.
Additional Notes
Baruch: Jeremiah’s scribe (Jeremiah 36); wrote the prophet’s words and shared his suffering. In poetry, Baruch embodies faithful service in obscurity, the burden of transmission, and loyalty amid persecution. His lament (Jer 45) reveals personal cost—ideal for poems on vocation, writing as witness, or the emotional toll of prophetic partnership. His name (“blessed”) contrasts with his hardship.
Also Known As
Baruch son of Neriah Baruch the Scribe
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