King James Version
What Does Lamentations 3:8 Mean?
“Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.”
Context
6
He hath set me in dark places, as they that be dead of old.
7
He hath hedged me about, that I cannot get out: he hath made my chain heavy.
8
Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.
9
He hath inclosed my ways with hewn stone, he hath made my paths crooked.
10
He was unto me as a bear lying in wait, and as a lion in secret places.
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(8) **He shutteth out my prayer**—*i.e.,* stops it so that it does not reach the ear of Jehovah; and it is Jehovah himself who does this.
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 3:8 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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