King James Version
What Does Lamentations 3:19 Mean?
“Remembering mine affliction and my misery, the wormwood and the gall. Remembering: or, Remember”
Context
17
And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity. prosperity: Heb. good
18
And I said, My strength and my hope is perished from the LORD:
19
Remembering mine affliction and my misery, the wormwood and the gall. Remembering: or, Remember
20
My soul hath them still in remembrance, and is humbled in me. humbled: Heb. bowed
21
This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. recall: Heb. make to return to my heart
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(19) **Remembering.**—The verb, which is rendered by the Authorised version as a gerundial infinitive, is better taken as an imperative, *Remember mine affliction; *the prayer being addressed to Jehovah. The two terms of the first clause are taken from Lamentations 1:7. The mourner begins his prayer, as it were, by a recapitulation of his sufferings. (Comp. Psalm 69:21.)
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Lamentations. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Lamentations 3:19 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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