Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version indeed, he has turned his hand against me again and again, all day long. New Living Translation He has turned his hand against me again and again, all day long. English Standard Version surely against me he turns his hand again and again the whole day long. Berean Standard Bible Indeed, He keeps turning His hand against me all day long. King James Bible Surely against me is he turned; he turneth his hand against me all the day. New King James Version Surely He has turned His hand against me Time and time again throughout the day. New American Standard Bible Indeed, He has turned His hand against me Repeatedly all the day. NASB 1995 Surely against me He has turned His hand Repeatedly all the day. NASB 1977 Surely against me He has turned His hand Repeatedly all the day. Legacy Standard Bible Surely against me He has turned His hand Repeatedly all the day. Amplified Bible Surely He has turned His hand against me Repeatedly all the day. Christian Standard Bible Yes, he repeatedly turns his hand against me all day long. Holman Christian Standard Bible Yes, He repeatedly turns His hand against me all day long. American Standard Version Surely against me he turneth his hand again and again all the day. Contemporary English Version I am the only one he punishes over and over again, without ever stopping. English Revised Version Surely against me he turneth his hand again and again all the day. GOD'S WORD® Translation He beat me again and again all day long. Good News Translation And beat me again and again with merciless blows. International Standard Version He truly turned his hand against me, again and again, all day long. Majority Standard Bible Indeed, He keeps turning His hand against me all day long. NET Bible He repeatedly attacks me, he turns his hand against me all day long. New Heart English Bible Surely against me he turns his hand again and again all the day. Webster's Bible Translation Surely against me is he turned; he turneth his hand against me all the day. World English Bible Surely he turns his hand against me again and again all day long. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSurely against me He turns back, "" He turns His hand all the day. Young's Literal Translation Surely against me He turneth back, He turneth His hand all the day. Smith's Literal Translation Surely he will turn back against me; he will turn his hand all the day. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAleph. Only against me he hath turned, and turned again his hand all the day. Catholic Public Domain Version ALEPH. Against me only, he has turned and turned again his hand, all day long. New American Bible Against me alone he turns his hand— again and again all day long. New Revised Standard Version against me alone he turns his hand, again and again, all day long. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut surely is he turned against me, he turns his hand against me all the day. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated However he shall turn and he shall return his hand against me all day OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Surely against me He turneth His hand again and again all the day. Brenton Septuagint Translation Nay, against me has he turned his hand all the day. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jeremiah's Afflictions…2He has driven me away and made me walk in darkness instead of light. 3Indeed, He keeps turning His hand against me all day long. 4He has worn away my flesh and skin; He has shattered my bones.… Cross References Job 19:11 His anger burns against me, and He counts me among His enemies. Isaiah 63:10 But they rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit. So He turned and became their enemy, and He Himself fought against them. Psalm 88:7 Your wrath weighs heavily upon me; all Your waves have submerged me. Selah Jeremiah 30:14 All your lovers have forgotten you; they no longer seek you, for I have struck you as an enemy would, with the discipline of someone cruel, because of your great iniquity and your numerous sins. Job 16:9 His anger has torn me and opposed me; He gnashes His teeth at me. My adversary pierces me with His eyes. Psalm 38:2 For Your arrows have pierced me deeply, and Your hand has pressed down on me. Isaiah 42:25 So He poured out on them His furious anger and the fierceness of battle. It enveloped them in flames, but they did not understand; it consumed them, but they did not take it to heart. Jeremiah 15:17 I never sat with the band of revelers, nor did I celebrate with them. Because Your hand was on me, I sat alone, for You have filled me with indignation. Psalm 39:10 Remove Your scourge from me; I am perishing by the force of Your hand. Job 13:24 Why do You hide Your face and consider me as Your enemy? Psalm 102:10 because of Your indignation and wrath, for You have picked me up and cast me aside. Isaiah 50:6 I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle. Jeremiah 6:11 But I am full of the LORD’s wrath; I am tired of holding it back. “Pour it out on the children in the street, and on the young men gathered together. For both husband and wife will be captured, the old and the very old alike. Job 30:21 You have ruthlessly turned on me; You oppose me with Your strong hand. Psalm 77:7-9 “Will the Lord spurn us forever and never show His favor again? / Is His loving devotion gone forever? Has His promise failed for all time? / Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has His anger shut off His compassion?” Selah Treasury of Scripture Surely against me is he turned; he turns his hand against me all the day. Lamentations 2:4-7 He hath bent his bow like an enemy: he stood with his right hand as an adversary, and slew all that were pleasant to the eye in the tabernacle of the daughter of Zion: he poured out his fury like fire… Deuteronomy 29:20 The LORD will not spare him, but then the anger of the LORD and his jealousy shall smoke against that man, and all the curses that are written in this book shall lie upon him, and the LORD shall blot out his name from under heaven. Job 31:21 If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, when I saw my help in the gate: Jump to Previous Hand Indeed Repeatedly Surely Turned Turneth Turns WholeJump to Next Hand Indeed Repeatedly Surely Turned Turneth Turns WholeLamentations 3 1. The prophet bewails his own calamities22. By the mercies of God, he nourishes his hope 37. He acknowledges God's justice 55. He prays for deliverance 64. And vengeance on his enemies Indeed, The use of "indeed" emphasizes certainty and affirmation. In the context of Lamentations, it underscores the reality of the suffering being experienced. The book is traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah, who witnessed the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC. This word sets the tone for the lament, indicating that the following statements are not mere hyperbole but a reflection of genuine distress. He keeps turning His hand against me all day long. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jeremiah- Traditionally considered the author of Lamentations, Jeremiah is known as the "weeping prophet." He laments the destruction of Jerusalem and the suffering of his people. 2. Jerusalem - The city that has been destroyed by the Babylonians, leading to the lament and sorrow expressed in the book. 3. Babylonian Exile - The event during which the Israelites were taken captive by the Babylonians, marking a period of great suffering and reflection for the Jewish people. Teaching Points Understanding Divine DisciplineGod's hand may feel heavy upon us, but it is often a form of discipline meant to guide us back to Him. Reflect on how God uses trials to shape our character and faith. The Role of Lament in Faith Lament is a valid and important expression of faith. It allows us to bring our deepest pains and questions before God, trusting in His ultimate justice and mercy. Hope Amidst Suffering Even in the darkest times, we are called to remember God's faithfulness. Lamentations 3 later reveals hope in God's steadfast love and mercy, encouraging us to trust in His promises. Perseverance in Prayer When we feel God's hand is against us, we should persist in prayer, seeking understanding and strength. Prayer is a powerful tool for maintaining our relationship with God during trials.(3) Against me is he turned.--Better, against me He turneth His hand again and again, the first verb being one of frequentative action, and giving that significance to the second.Verse 3. - Is he turned; he turneth; rather, he turneth again and again. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Indeed,אַ֣ךְ (’aḵ) Adverb Strong's 389: A particle of affirmation, surely He keeps turning יָשֻׁ֛ב (yā·šuḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again His hand יָד֖וֹ (yā·ḏōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand [against me] all day long. כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every Links Lamentations 3:3 NIVLamentations 3:3 NLT Lamentations 3:3 ESV Lamentations 3:3 NASB Lamentations 3:3 KJV Lamentations 3:3 BibleApps.com Lamentations 3:3 Biblia Paralela Lamentations 3:3 Chinese Bible Lamentations 3:3 French Bible Lamentations 3:3 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Lamentations 3:3 Surely against me he turns his hand (Lam. La Lm) |
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