King James Version
What Does Lamentations 3:45 Mean?
“Thou hast made us as the offscouring and refuse in the midst of the people.”
Context
43
Thou hast covered with anger, and persecuted us: thou hast slain, thou hast not pitied.
44
Thou hast covered thyself with a cloud, that our prayer should not pass through.
45
Thou hast made us as the offscouring and refuse in the midst of the people.
46
All our enemies have opened their mouths against us.
47
Fear and a snare is come upon us, desolation and destruction.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(45) **In the midst of the people.**—Literally, *peoples: i.e., *the heathen nations of the world. A like phrase meets us in 1Corinthians 4:13.
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 3:45 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
Verses related to Lamentations 3:45
1 Corinthians 4:13
→Deuteronomy 28:37
→Lamentations 2:15
→Deuteronomy 28:13
→Deuteronomy 28:44
→Lamentations 4:14-15
→Cross-references from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge