King James Version
What Does Lamentations 5:20 Mean?
“Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, and forsake us so long time? so: Heb. for length of days?”
Context
18
Because of the mountain of Zion, which is desolate, the foxes walk upon it.
19
Thou, O LORD, remainest for ever; thy throne from generation to generation.
20
Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, and forsake us so long time? so: Heb. for length of days?
21
Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.
22
But thou hast utterly rejected us; thou art very wroth against us. But: or, For wilt thou utterly reject us?
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(20) **Wherefore dost thou forget . . .**—This was the problem of the mystery of suffering then, as it has been at all times. Jehovah had seemed forgetful of His people, indifferent to their miseries.
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 5:20 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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