Lamentations 3:34

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

Modern
To crush underfoot all the prisoners of the land,
Traditional
To crush under his feet all the prisoners of the earth,
Literal
To crush under one’s feet all the prisoners of the earth,
Latin
Ut conteret sub pedibus suis omnes vinctos terræ.

Original

Hebrew
English
To crush underfoot all the prisoners of the land,

Notes

The people of Judah were doing such things before Jerusalem was destroyed (see Jeremiah 5:26–31; 21:11–14; 23:10–14; Micah 3).

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

Glossary

Acrostic Lamentations, Book of Poetry, Biblical

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In Afflictions and Adversities: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To God: Righteousness of Injustice: General Scriptures Concerning Prisoners of War: Put to Death