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Lamentations 3

Lamentations 3:24

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

Modern
“The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.”
Traditional
The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
Literal
“My portion is YHWH,” says my soul, “Upon thus do I hope in Him.”
Latin
Pars mea Dominus, dixit anima mea; propterea exspectabo eum.

Original

Hebrew
English
“The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.”

Notes

Lamentations 3:24

The LORD is my portion: The land of Canaan was seen as Israel’s inheritance since the time of Moses (Exodus 15:17; Joshua 21:19; 1 Chronicles 28:8; Psalm 47:4). However, the true inheritance for God's people is God himself (see Psalm 16:5–6; Ephesians 1:11; Hebrews 9:15; 1 Peter 1:3–4).

Lamentations 3:22–33

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.

Lamentations 3:1–24

The author speaks of the suffering of Judah and Jerusalem as his own.

Lamentations 3:1–66

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 Inheritance Lamentations, Book of Poetry, Biblical

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In Afflictions and Adversities: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To God: Grace of Homesickness Hope: General Scriptures Concerning New Beginnings Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Portion The Beginning