baruch

• Nome próprio masculino de origem hebraica, usado por várias figuras, entre elas o conselheiro econômico de presidentes dos EUA (1870–1965), o escriba e discípulo do profeta Jeremias e o suposto autor de um livro apócrifo.

A proper noun referring to a male given name of Hebrew origin, notably borne by an economic advisor to U.S. Presidents (1870–1965), a disciple and secretary of the prophet Jeremiah, and the ascribed author of an Apocryphal book.

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1. Biblical figureC2formal

   A disciple and secretary of the prophet Jeremiah, who wrote down Jeremiah's prophecies.

   Baruque

   • Baruch faithfully recorded the words of Jeremiah.
   • The book of Baruch is part of the Apocrypha.
   • Baruch was a key figure in the biblical narrative.

2. Apocryphal bookC2formal

   A book of the Apocrypha attributed to Baruch, the scribe of Jeremiah.

   Livro apócrifo de Baruc

   • The Book of Baruch is included in some Christian Bibles.
   • Scholars debate the authorship of the Book of Baruch.
   • The text of Baruch contains prayers and laments.

3. Historical figureC2formalamerican

   Bernard Mannes Baruch, an American financier and economic advisor to U.S. Presidents Woodrow Wilson and Franklin D. Roosevelt.

   Figura histórica

   • Baruch advised President Wilson during World War I.
   • He was known for his work on economic mobilization.
   • Baruch's influence extended into the post-war period.