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Lamentations Summary and Study Bible
Summary: Lamentations mourns the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple, expressing profound sorrow and repentance. The book consists of five poetic laments, highlighting the consequences of sin and God’s righteous judgment. Amidst despair, it acknowledges God’s steadfast love and faithfulness, offering hope for restoration and urging the people to return to Him in humility and trust ...
Lamentations 3:57 You drew near when I called on You; You ... - Bible Hub
Holman Christian Standard Bible You come near when I call on You; You say: “Do not be afraid.” American Standard Version Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon thee; thou saidst, Fear not. Contemporary English Version and came when I was in need. You told me, "Don't worry!" English Revised Version
Lamentations 2 Study Bible
God's Righteous Anger Lamentations 2:1-2 describes the Lord's anger as He has covered the Daughter of Zion with a cloud of His anger and has thrown down the splendor of Israel. This illustrates the seriousness of sin and the reality of divine judgment. The Consequences of Sin Verses 5-9 detail the destruction and desolation brought upon Jerusalem, emphasizing that sin leads to devastating ...
Lamentations 5:1 - A Prayer for Restoration - Bible Hub
Audio Bible Context A Prayer for Restoration 1 Remember, O LORD, what has happened to us. Look and see our disgrace! 2 Our inheritance has been turned over to strangers, our houses to foreigners.…
Lamentations 3 Amplified Bible
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Lamentations 1 Study Bible
How Lonely Lies the City! While Lamentations 1 paints a harsh and sorrowful picture of Jerusalem, it serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God and a call to repentance. Amid the pain and desolation, the chapter underscores the importance of self-examination, confession, and humility before the Divine. Verses 1-11: Jerusalem’s Desolation The once bustling city of ...
Lamentations 5:4 Study Bible: We have to pay for a drink of water; our ...
Study Bible We must buy the water we drink; In the context of Lamentations, this phrase reflects the dire circumstances faced by the people of Jerusalem following the Babylonian siege. Water, a basic necessity, was once freely available but now had to be purchased, indicating scarcity and desperation.
Lamentations 3 Study Bible
The Prophet’s Affliction and Hope Despite the darkness that overshadows the beginning of Lamentations 3, a glimmer of hope prevails as the author chooses to remember the faithfulness and mercy of God, which never cease. In the darkest of hours, there is an ever-present opportunity to seek God's forgiveness, to repent, and to be redeemed. Verses 1-18: The Bitterness of Affliction In these ...
What does Lamentations 3:22-23 mean? - Bible Hub
Historical and Literary Context Lamentations was written against the backdrop of the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonian Empire (c. 586 BC). This collection of five poetic laments is traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah. The historical context of Jerusalem’s fall appears corroborated by Babylonian records such as the Babylonian Chronicles and by archaeological findings in ...
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