King James Version
What Does Lamentations 3:24 Mean?
“The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.”
Context
22
It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
23
They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
24
The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
25
The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.
26
It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(24) **The Lord.**—An inversion of the sentence gives a closer and more emphatic rendering: *My portion is Jehovah. *The phrase is a reminiscence from Psalm 16:5; Psalm 73:26; Psalm 142:5; Psalm 119:57, the thought resting primarily on Numbers 18:20.
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 3:24 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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