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Lamentations 3

Lamentations 3:28

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

Modern
Let him sit alone in silence, for the LORD has laid it upon him.
Traditional
He sitteth alone and keepeth silence, because he hath borne it upon him.
Literal
Let him sit alone and be silent when it is laid upon him.
Latin
Sedebit solitarius, et tacebit, quia levavit super se.

Original

Hebrew
English
Let him sit alone in silence, for the LORD has laid it upon him.

Notes

Lamentations 3:28

sit alone in silence: Humble submission keeps you from speaking and calms your heart.

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 3:1–66

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).

Theme notes and profiles

God’s Justice Retribution

Glossary

Acrostic Lamentations, Book of Poetry, Biblical

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Benefits of Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In Afflictions and Adversities: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Meekness: General Scriptures Concerning