Book of Lamentations
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| - | The Book of Lamentations consists of five separate poems. In chapter 1 the prophet dwells on the manifold miseries oppressed by which the city sits as a solitary widow weeping sorely. In chapter 2 these miseries are described in connection with national sins and acts of God. Chapter 3 speaks of hope for the people of God. The chastisement would only be for their good; a better day would dawn for them. Chapter 4 laments the ruin and desolation that had come upon the city and temple, but traces it only to the people's sins. Chapter 5 is a prayer that Zion's reproach may be taken away in the repentance and recovery of the people. | + | The Book of Lamentations consists of five separate poems. |
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| + | In chapter 1 the prophet dwells on the manifold miseries oppressed by which the city sits as a solitary widow weeping sorely. | ||
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| + | In chapter 2 these miseries are described in connection with national sins and acts of God. | ||
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| + | Chapter 3 speaks of hope for the people of God. The chastisement would only be for their good; a better day would dawn for them. | ||
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| + | Chapter 4 laments the ruin and desolation that had come upon the city and temple, but traces it only to the people's sins. | ||
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| + | Chapter 5 is a prayer that Zion's reproach may be taken away in the repentance and recovery of the people. | ||
Revision as of 17:04, 12 December 2008
The Book of Lamentations consists of five separate poems.
In chapter 1 the prophet dwells on the manifold miseries oppressed by which the city sits as a solitary widow weeping sorely.
In chapter 2 these miseries are described in connection with national sins and acts of God.
Chapter 3 speaks of hope for the people of God. The chastisement would only be for their good; a better day would dawn for them.
Chapter 4 laments the ruin and desolation that had come upon the city and temple, but traces it only to the people's sins.
Chapter 5 is a prayer that Zion's reproach may be taken away in the repentance and recovery of the people.
