Lamentations 3:23

The Prophet’s Hope · Lamentations 3:19–36
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Translations

Modern
They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!
Traditional
They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
Literal
They are new in the mornings—great is Your faithfulness!
Latin
Novi diluculo, multa est fides tua.

Original

Hebrew
English
They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!

Notes

God’s faithfulness means that he is completely reliable. We see this in his daily mercies, which are new each day.

He continues to provide a world in which people can live safely.

God's love and faithfulness never end. Just as God was faithful in judging Jerusalem for their sins, he will be faithful in restoring those who return to him.

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 Faithfulness Lamentations, Book of Poetry, Biblical

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In Afflictions and Adversities: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Compassion Faithful God: Faithfulness of God: Mercy of God's Compassion God's Mercy Homesickness New Beginnings New Day Second Chances Steadfast Love The Beginning The Faithfulness of God: Declared to Be: Great The Mercy of God: New Every Morning