King James Version
What Does Lamentations 5:15 Mean?
“The joy of our heart is ceased; our dance is turned into mourning.”
Context
13
They took the young men to grind, and the children fell under the wood.
14
The elders have ceased from the gate, the young men from their musick.
15
The joy of our heart is ceased; our dance is turned into mourning.
16
The crown is fallen from our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! The: Heb. The crown of our head is fallen
17
For this our heart is faint; for these things our eyes are dim.
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Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**22. shall be taken ... a curse--**that is, a formula of imprecation.
**Lord make thee like Zedekiah--**(Compare Ge 48:20; Is 65:15).
**roasted in the fire--**a Chaldean punishment (Da 3:6).
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. 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 5:15 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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