Lamentations 3:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Lamentations 3:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Lamentations 3:1 is a verse from the book of Lamentations in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I am the man that hath seen affliction by the rod of his wrath." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Lamentations 3:1 — KJV
“I am the man that hath seen affliction by the rod of his wrath.”
— Lamentations 3:1 (KJV)
Lamentations 3:1 in Context — About the Book of Lamentations
Lamentations is five funeral poems over fallen Jerusalem — grief given holy structure. At its exact center burns the flame the darkness never reaches: because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed; His mercies are new every morning. It teaches us to grieve with hope.
Cross-References for Lamentations 3:1
“Except the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the fear of Isaac, had been with me, surely thou hadst sent me away now empty. God hath seen mine affliction and the labour of my hands, and rebuked thee yesternight.”
Shares key themes with Lamentations 3:1: hath, seen, affliction
“And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the LORD hath heard thy affliction. Ishmael: that is, God shall hear”
Shares key themes with Lamentations 3:1: hath, affliction
“And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the LORD hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love me. Reuben: that is, See a son”
Shares key themes with Lamentations 3:1: hath, affliction
“And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction. Ephraim: that is, Fruitful”
Shares key themes with Lamentations 3:1: hath, affliction
“And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;”
Shares key themes with Lamentations 3:1: seen, affliction
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