Holy Scripture
Baruch 3:4
A church father on this verse
“Those who have received condemnation for sin are dead. These words clearly indicate the immortal nature of the soul.”
Source: Septuagint
Original
4O Lord Almighty, thou God of Israel, hear now the prayers of the dead Israelites, and of their children, which have sinned before thee, and not hearkened unto the voice of thee their God: for the which cause these plagues cleave unto us.
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In context
2Hear, O Lord, and have mercy; for thou art merciful: and have pity upon us, because we have sinned before thee.
3For thou endurest forever, and we perish utterly.
— Baruch 3:4 —
5Remember not the iniquities of our forefathers: but think upon thy power and thy name now at this time.
6For thou art the Lord our God, and thee, O Lord, will we praise.