King James Version
Lamentations 3:30 in the King James Version says “He giveth his cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with reproach.” — study this verse from Lamentations chapter 3 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“He giveth his cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with reproach.”
Lamentations 3:30 · KJV
He sitteth alone and keepeth silence, because he hath borne it upon him.
He putteth his mouth in the dust; if so be there may be hope.
He giveth his cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with reproach.
For the Lord will not cast off for ever:
But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“to him that smiteth”
H5221to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
“him he is filled full”
H7646to sate, i.e., fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively)
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