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Lamentations 3:26 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Lamentations 3:26 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Lamentations chapter 3 verse 26 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.”
Lamentations 3:26 (KJV)
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Commentary on Lamentations 3:26
It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait (טוֹב וְיָחִיל וְדוּמָם לִתְשׁוּעַת יְהוָה, tov veyachil vedunam litshuot YHWH)—Three key terms: 'good' (tov) affirms the value of the posture; 'hope' (yachil, from same root as verse 24) is expectant waiting; 'quietly' (dumam) means silently, without complaining or questioning. For the salvation of the LORD (litshuot YHWH)—'salvation' (yeshuah, from which 'Jesus' derives) is deliverance, victory, rescue. The verse counsels submission to divine timing without either despair or impatient demand. This 'quiet hope' contradicts the cultural n...
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Cross-References for Lamentations 3:26
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“and wait patiently for him. Don't fret because of him who prospers in his way”
“and keep his way”
“I wait for the LORD”
“which has a great reward.”
“Yahweh.”
“the Holy One of Israel”
“prepare your minds for action”
“if we hold fast the beginning of our confidence firm to the end:”
“Yahweh. I have done your commandments.”
“Yahweh. Your law is my delight.”