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Lamentations 3:64 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Lamentations 3:64 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Lamentations chapter 3 verse 64 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Render unto them a recompence, O LORD, according to the work of their hands.”
Lamentations 3:64 (KJV)
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Commentary on Lamentations 3:64
Appeal for divine retribution: "Render unto them a recompence, O LORD, according to the work of their hands." The Hebrew tashiv lahem gemul YHWH kema'aseh yedeihem (תָּשִׁיב לָהֶם גְּמוּל יְהוָה כְּמַעֲשֵׂה יְדֵיהֶם) requests God execute justice. Tashiv (תָּשִׁיב, "render, return") means to pay back or recompense. Gemul (גְּמוּל) means recompense, dealing, or due reward—what is deserved."According to the work of their hands" (kema'aseh yedeihem, כְּמַעֲשֵׂה יְדֵיהֶם) requests proportionate justice. Not excessive revenge but appropriate consequences matching their deeds. This echoes lex talioni...
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Cross-References for Lamentations 3:64
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“and according to the wickedness of their doings. Give them according to the operation of their hands. Bring back on them what they deserve.”
“Yahweh of Armies”
“saying”
“the coppersmith”
“and repay her double as she did”
“all those who bend the bow; encamp against her round about; let none of it escape: recompense her according to her work; according to all that she has done”