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Lamentations 5:1 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Lamentations 5:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Lamentations chapter 5 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
A Prayer for Restoration
“Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach.”
Lamentations 5:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Lamentations 5:1
Chapter 5 is a communal prayer: "Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach" (zechor YHWH meh-hayah lanu habitah ure'eh et-kherpatenu, זְכֹר יְהוָה מֶה־הָיָה לָנוּ הַבִּיטָה וּרְאֵה אֶת־חֶרְפָּתֵנוּ). The verb zakhar (זָכַר, "remember") is crucial. It's not that God forgets—His memory is perfect. But biblical "remembering" means acting on relationship. When God "remembered Noah" (Genesis 8:1), the flood waters receded. When He "remembered His covenant" (Exodus 2:24), deliverance began. Here, the plea is for God to act based on remembering His people. The dual ver...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Lamentations 5:1
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“a scoffing and a derision to those who are around us.”
“Lord”
“our God; for we are despised: and turn back their reproach on their own head”
“I have heard of your fame. I stand in awe of your deeds”
“Yahweh”
“God”
“you know; remember me”
“[saying]”