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Lamentations 1:21 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Lamentations 1:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Lamentations chapter 1 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“They have heard that I sigh: there is none to comfort me: all mine enemies have heard of my trouble; they are glad that thou hast done it: thou wilt bring the day that thou hast called, and they shall be like unto me. called: or, proclaimed”
Lamentations 1:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Lamentations 1:21
Others hear but don't help: "They have heard that I sigh: there is none to comfort me" (shame'u ki-ne'enchah ani ein menachem li). Enemies are aware of suffering but offer no compassion. Worse: "all mine enemies have heard of my trouble; they are glad that thou hast done it" (kol-oyevai shame'u ra'ati sasu ki atah asita). The verb sus (שׂוּשׂ, "glad, rejoice") indicates perverse joy in others' misfortune. Proverbs 24:17-18 warns: "Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth...lest the LORD see it, and it displease him." Obadiah 1:12 condemns Edom: "thou shouldest not have looked on the day of thy bro...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Lamentations 1:21
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“because they have seen her nakedness: yes”
“as you have done to me for all my transgressions: For my sighs are many”
“they rejoiced”
“[saying]”
“because you rejoice”
“my eye runs down with water; Because the comforter who should refresh my soul is far from me: My children are desolate”
“and her tears are on her cheeks; among all her lovers she has none to comfort her: All her friends have dealt treacherously with her; they are become her enemies.”
“because I have sinned against him”
“because none come to the solemn assembly; all her gates are desolate”
“says Yahweh.”