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 graven (2BA)
2 Baruch 4:1–2
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2 Baruch 77:7–9
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2 Baruch 6:8–10
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