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Lamentations 3:25 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Lamentations 3:25 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Lamentations chapter 3 verse 25 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.”
Lamentations 3:25 (KJV)
Commentary on Lamentations 3:25
The LORD is good unto them that wait for him (טוֹב יְהוָה לְקוָֹו, tov YHWH leqovav)—'Wait' (qavah) means to wait with expectation, like a cord stretched taut in tension. God's goodness (tov) is experienced not immediately but through patient endurance. To the soul that seeketh him (לְנֶפֶשׁ תִּדְרְשֶׁנּוּ, lenefesh tidrshenu)—'Seek' (darash) implies diligent inquiry, not casual interest. The parallel structure equates waiting and seeking as active postures. This verse challenges the immediate gratification that pervades fallen human nature—God's goodness comes to those who persevere through d...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Lamentations 3:25
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“I will look to Yahweh. I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.”
“and not be weary. They will walk”
“I wait for the LORD”
“It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.”
“and keep his way”
“and heard my cry.”
“and let your heart take courage. Yes”
“and wait patiently for him. Don't fret because of him who prospers in his way”
“Behold, this is our God! We have waited for him, and he will save us! This is Yahweh! We have waited for him. We will be glad and rejoice in his salvation!”
“that he may be gracious to you; and therefore he will be exalted”