Translations
Modern
He pierced my kidneys with His arrows.
Traditional
He hath caused the arrows of his quiver to enter into my reins.
Literal
He has brought into my kidneys the sons of His quiver;
Latin
Misit in renibus meis filias pharetræ suæ.
Original
Hebrew
English
He pierced my kidneys with His arrows.
Notes
The author speaks of the suffering of Judah and Jerusalem as his own.
In this chapter, the author mourns what has happened (Lamentations 3:1–20, 48–54). In this chapter, the author mourns what has happened (Lamentations 3:21–25). He explains how God’s people should respond (Lamentations 3:26–47). Finally, he calls out to the Lord in prayer (Lamentations 3:55–66).
Glossary
Acrostic Gall Lamentations, Book of Poetry, Biblical Wild Gourd
Topics
Afflictions and Adversities: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Arrow: Figurative Arrows: Carried in a Quiver Despondency: General Scriptures Concerning Judgments: should Lead to Humiliation