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Lamentations 1:18 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Lamentations 1:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Lamentations chapter 1 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The LORD is righteous; for I have rebelled against his commandment: hear, I pray you, all people, and behold my sorrow: my virgins and my young men are gone into captivity. commandment: Heb. mouth”
Lamentations 1:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Lamentations 1:18
This verse marks a crucial theological shift: "The LORD is righteous; for I have rebelled against his commandment" (tsaddiq hu YHWH ki fihu mariti). After sixteen verses describing suffering, Jerusalem finally acknowledges God's justice. The word tsaddiq (צַדִּיק) means righteous, just, in the right. Even in judgment, God's character remains unblemished. This confession is essential—repentance begins with acknowledging God's righteous anger against sin. The phrase "I have rebelled against his commandment" uses marah (מָרָה), meaning to be contentious, rebellious, or bitter against authority. ...
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Cross-References for Lamentations 1:18
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“I know that your judgments are righteous”
“in the midst of her”
“and serve him”
“Yahweh”
“all you who pass by? Look”
“and condemned the counsel of the Most High.”
“but we have done wickedly;”
“We have transgressed and have rebelled: thou hast not pardoned.”
“righteousness belongs to you”
“and for our great guilt”