Lamentations 4:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Lamentations 4:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Lamentations 4:6 is a verse from the book of Lamentations in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For the punishment of the iniquity of the daughter of my people is greater than the punishment of the sin of Sodom, that..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Lamentations 4:6 — KJV
“For the punishment of the iniquity of the daughter of my people is greater than the punishment of the sin of Sodom, that was overthrown as in a moment, and no hands stayed on her. punishment of the iniquity: or, iniquity”
— Lamentations 4:6 (KJV)
Lamentations 4:6 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 4:6
“And Cain said unto the LORD, My punishment is greater than I can bear. My...: or, Mine iniquity is greater than that it may be forgiven”
Shares key themes with Lamentations 4:6: punishment, iniquity, greater
“The punishment of thine iniquity is accomplished, O daughter of Zion; he will no more carry thee away into captivity: he will visit thine iniquity, O daughter of Edom; he will discover thy sins. The...: or, Thine iniquity discover...: or, carry thee captive for thy sins”
Shares key themes with Lamentations 4:6: punishment, iniquity, daughter
“And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city. are here: Heb. are found iniquity: or, punishment”
Shares key themes with Lamentations 4:6: punishment, iniquity, daughter
“There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?”
Shares key themes with Lamentations 4:6: greater, than, sin
“Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou. be ruled: Heb. be armed, or, kiss”
Shares key themes with Lamentations 4:6: people, greater, than
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