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Lamentations 1:2 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Lamentations 1:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Lamentations chapter 1 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“She weepeth sore in the night, and her tears are on her cheeks: among all her lovers she hath none to comfort her: all her friends have dealt treacherously with her, they are become her enemies.”
Lamentations 1:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Lamentations 1:2
The personification of Jerusalem as a weeping widow captures the profound grief of covenant judgment. The Hebrew bakho tivkeh (בָּכוֹ תִבְכֶּה) uses an infinitive absolute construction meaning "weeping, she weeps"—emphasizing continuous, uncontrollable lamentation. The night setting intensifies the loneliness; ancient cities bustled by day but night brought vulnerability and isolation. Jerusalem's tears find no comfort from former allies who prove treacherous. The phrase "all her lovers" refers to political alliances with pagan nations—Egypt, Assyria, and others—that Judah pursued instead of ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Lamentations 1:2
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“I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.”
“be careful of the words of your mouth!”
“and my eyes a spring of tears”
“with the chastisement of a cruel one”
“and cry; and lift up your voice in Bashan”
“Oholibah”
“my soul shall weep in secret for [your] pride; and my eye shall weep sore”
“and they shall be like me.”
“Yahweh”
“and didn't get tired. My soul refused to be comforted.”