King James Version
What Does Lamentations 3:21 Mean?
“This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. recall: Heb. make to return to my heart”
Context
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Remembering mine affliction and my misery, the wormwood and the gall. Remembering: or, Remember
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My soul hath them still in remembrance, and is humbled in me. humbled: Heb. bowed
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This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. recall: Heb. make to return to my heart
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It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
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They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(21) **This I recall to my mind.**—Better, *This will I recall. *The first gleam of hope breaks through the darkness. The sorrow has not been in vain; it has brought humility, and out of humility springs hope.
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 3:21 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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