Lamentations 3:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Lamentations 3:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Lamentations 3:21 is a verse from the book of Lamentations in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. recall...: Heb. make to return to my heart" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Lamentations 3:21 — KJV
“This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. recall...: Heb. make to return to my heart”
— Lamentations 3:21 (KJV)
Lamentations 3:21 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 3:21
“Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. rest...: Heb. dwell confidently”
Shares key themes with Lamentations 3:21: therefore, hope, heb
“And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye come to your servant. And they said, So do, as thou hast said. comfort: Heb. stay are...: Heb. you have passed”
Shares key themes with Lamentations 3:21: therefore, heb, heart
“And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes upon the hearth. Make ready...: Heb. Hasten”
Shares key themes with Lamentations 3:21: heb, make, heart
“Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them. kindly...: Heb. to their hearts”
Shares key themes with Lamentations 3:21: therefore, heb, heart
“We have therefore brought an oblation for the LORD, what every man hath gotten, of jewels of gold, chains, and bracelets, rings, earrings, and tablets, to make an atonement for our souls before the LORD. gotten: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with Lamentations 3:21: therefore, heb, make
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