Lamentation 3 22-23 commentary on the book

Chapter 3 holds up words of cautious hope, surrounded on each side by two chapters of deepest lament. Lamentations 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on. Lamentations 3 is the third chapter of the book of lamentations in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible, part of the ketuvim writings. Although never named in the book, the book of lamentations has long been attributed to the prophet jeremiah, although some scholars have disputed this. In response to all that has happened, he urges repentance compare 5. In this chapter he refers to his own experience under affliction as an example as to how the people of judah should behave under theirs, so as to have hope of a restoration. The bible book of lamentations with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study.

In the time of his trial the lord had become terrible to him. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of lamentations. Study lamentations 3 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. For perhaps the first time in the book, hope is allowed. Lamentations 3 commentary spurgeons verse expositions. He has driven me away and made me walk in darkness rather than light. This book contains the elegies of the prophet jeremiah. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Hope in the midst of hurt because of the lords great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. He gave them to his friend william runyan, who set the words to music. When you read the book of lamentations in the old testament, it can seem.

It is, perhaps, part of the elaborate art of this poem that lamentations 3. Lamentations 3 new international version niv biblica. The lamentations of jeremiah reformed bible studies. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Second, apostasy sometimes begins among those who should be the safeguards against itthe religious leaders. Enduring word bible commentary lamentations chapter 3. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The books melancholy, almost plaintive tone is apparent from its very first verse, which laments the triple disaster of childlessness, widowhood, and slavery. Now viewing scripture range from the book of lamentations chapter 3.

She tells her daughter, when you find yourself at a new beginning, give hope a chance to float up. Today i want to reinforce a star article with a following sermon. This outline of lamentations is intended to help you deepen your understanding of gods holy word. Title lamentations was derived from a translation of the title as found in the latin vulgate vg. As your days so shall your strength be deuteronomy 33. Jeremiahs lamentation for favored, sinful and ruined jerusalem is a cry of sorrow so touching as to move the stoutest heart, and must have been read with streaming eyes and quivering lips by many a jew. This verse employs two ancient words to picture gods love. The book of lamentations has been billed as a natural supplement to the book of jeremiah. Through the lords mercies we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. He ordered that all five chapters or poems of lamentations were to be read annually every 9. Movieshe thought all was good until she learns her husband is having an affair. The book of lamentations was written soon after the fall of jerusalem in 586 b.

Lamentations 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. These two wellknown verses capture our gratitude for the lords consistent kindness, even when we dont deserve it. David guzik commentary on lamentations 3, where jeremiah begins to write as. Like many psalms see psalms 22 and 88 for examples, the poem begins with painful and heartfelt statements about the horrors of the author lamentations 3. Mclarty i dont have to tell you, this has been a traumatic week in the life of our church family. Lamentation reminds us that pain and suffering are a reality of a faith in god. Two days ago, the youth pastor of my church shared a message from lamentations 3. The vivid descriptions of jerusalems destruction likewise mean that its fall in 586 b. He has besieged me and surrounded me with bitterness and hardship. Lamentations 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon. There are a number of helpful commentaries on this book, and the following are five of the best. We are not hidden from pain, the same way we are not hidden from a god that redeems.

Well send you a new verse every day to download or share. Judahs been caught for centuries between powerful countries in the middle east, and this time they backed the wrong guys. He gained little education, money, or fame, but he wanted to serve god. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Study the bible online using commentary on lamentations 3 and more. The book of lamentations takes its english title from the latin vulgate. Jeremiah is sitting in a cave overlooking jerusalem. This is one of my favorite passages of scripture so i was challenged to read other commentaries. The troubles and the mercies are appointed day by day. The author thus pens his sorrow over the tragedy that befell his country and city, and over the peoples sin that invoked gods severe judgment. Heavenly father, how i praise and thank you that you are a gracious, loving and longsuffering god.

Lamentations free bible commentary in easy english. Read lamentations 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The small poetic book of lamentations was composed during the fall of jerusalem to the invading babylonian armies in the early years of the sixth century bce. And the book finally dribbles away with the horrible possibility that the whole godisrael thing might be at an end. Ironically these uplifting verses are found in the book of lamentations. Prepare your messages on gods word in lamentation with sermon outlines or an entire sermon series.

Chisholms lyrics came directly from lamentations 3. Assyria and babylonia were located in mesopotamia, the area of the tigris and euphrates rivers where iraq is located today400500 miles 650800 km northeast of israel. Daily devotions with john piper lets you experience the very best of pipers teachings. He has made my skin and my flesh grow old and has broken my bones. Chisholm was a simple man, born in a log cabin in 1866. Here the prophet begins to suggest motives of patience and consolation. Some view the last chapter of jeremiah as an introduction to lamentations. The main theme of the book is gods judgment on judahs sin as well as his compassion. I have discussed this principle more fully in my commentary on the book of job 1983, chapter 11. It is not among the most popular old testament books, but it repays careful study. Our text marks not only the creedal center of israels faith, but the literary center of the book of lamentations. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. I am the man who has seen affliction by the rod of the lords wrath.