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Lamentations 3:24 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Lamentations 3:24 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Lamentations chapter 3 verse 24 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.”
Lamentations 3:24 (KJV)
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Commentary on Lamentations 3:24
The LORD is my portion (חֶלְקִי יְהוָה, chelqi YHWH)—'Portion' (cheleq) refers to the land inheritance each Israelite tribe received, except Levites who received 'the LORD as their portion' (Numbers 18:20; Deuteronomy 10:9). Jeremiah, a Levitical priest, claims this priestly inheritance. When temple, city, land, and freedom are lost, the covenant relationship remains. Saith my soul (אָמְרָה נַפְשִׁי, amrah nafshi)—an internal dialogue, soul instructing self. Therefore will I hope in him (עַל־כֵּן אוֹחִיל לוֹ, al-ken ochil lo)—'hope' (yachal) means to wait expectantly, not passive wishing but a...
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Cross-References for Lamentations 3:24
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“but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
“The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.”
“This I recall to my mind”
“Yahweh. I said”
“Yahweh's eye is on those who fear him”
“The portion of Jacob is not like them; for he is the former of all things: and Israel is the rod of his inheritance: the LORD of hosts is his name.”
“and let your heart take courage”
“you people. Pour out your heart before him. God is a refuge for us. Selah.”
“he will kill me. I have no hope. Nevertheless”
“hope in Yahweh”