Lamentations 3

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 3 of 5

¹ I, the man, have seen affliction by the rod of His wrath.

² He led me and made me go in darkness and not light.

³ Surely He turned against me; He turns His hand all the day.

⁴ He has wasted my flesh and my skin. He has shattered my bones.

Chapter Summary

The faithful bewail their calamities. By the mercies of Jehovah they nourish their hope. They pray for deliverance.

חֶ֫סֶד lovingkindness, mercy H2617 · TWOT 698a

רַחֲמִים compassions, mercies H7356 · TWOT 2146a

אֱמוּנָה faithfulness H530 · TWOT 116e

יָחַל hope, wait H3176 · TWOT 859

עֳנִי affliction H6040 · TWOT 1652c

טוֹב good H2896 · TWOT 793a

The Man's Affliction

A man experiences deep affliction, darkness, and bitterness, feeling as though he has been led by the rod of God's wrath.

Lamentations 3:1-2

Remembrance of Mercies

Hope is restored when it is remembered that Jehovah's kindnesses are not consumed and His mercies are new every morning.

Lamentations 3:21-23

Redemption from the Pit

The afflicted calls out to Jehovah from the lowest pit, and the Lord draws near to redeem his life and contend for his soul.

Lamentations 3:55-58

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