Study the bible online using commentary on lamentations. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. An overview of the book of jeremiah bible commentary. Judahs been caught for centuries between powerful countries in the middle east, and this time they backed the wrong guys. Consider performing your own inductive bible study of the book of lamentations begin by downloading lesson 1 on lamentations from precept ministries this will get you started and give you a good overview of the book if you want to purchase the remaining lessons lamentations workbook 3 lessons. This special book is a collection of five lament poems recounting the tragic fall of jerusalem to babylon. Lamentations matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. In lamentations, the poet grieves, yet still has faithcrying out to god for mercy. Jeremiah, lamentations the niv application commentary. Dyer, lamentations, in the bible knowledge commentary.
The book of lamentations is the collection of five poems or songs mourning the conquest of jerusalem and the kingdom of judah. Lamentations with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The theology of work bible commentary is an indepth bible study tool put together by a group of biblical scholars, pastors, and workplace christians to help you discover what the whole bible from genesis to revelationsays about work. Theology of work bible commentary one volume edition. Lamentations is the only biblical book which, for the most part, is arranged in acrostic fashion. Their former allies but now sworn enemies, the babylonians, have stormed the town and taken over. In most of the modern bible editions the lamentations follow upon the book of jeremiah. The reason for the neglect of this little book is not difficult to discover. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Read lamentations commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. A free bible version and commentary on the book of lamentations in easyenglish. The book of lamentations is a poetic book of the old testament that was written by the jewish prophet jeremiah.
Lamentations free bible commentary in easy english. Jun 30, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of lamentations, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. When viewed in this manner there is little about lamentations that would attract the bible student. Book of lamentations matthew henrys bible commentary. We have provided this method as a convenience to our users. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible. Dyer, lamentations, the bible knowledge commentary. Eichah lamentations judaica press translation with rashis commentary at.
The author of lamentations was making the point that the judgment described in deuteronomy 28 had come upon the nation. Each chapter, however, does not stand on its own, but falls into a series making the book one complete, progressive. Constable, provide commentary on all 66 books of the bible and contain over 12,000 pages of material in pdf format. In the popular view lamentations is a somber and gloomy record of unrelieved grief as jeremiah weeps over the ruins of jerusalem. In lamentations, the divine judgment has occurred, and we see this same servants anguish manifested at what has happened to gods children. The book is composed of five poems that mourn the catastrophe. Lamentations commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. Empathize with israels grief in the book of lamentations. Lamentations overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Jeremiah is concerned with faithfulness in every aspect of life, including religion, family, military, government, agriculture and other spheres of life and work. He wrote this biblical poem after the destruction of the city of jerusalem that he attempted to prevent. Book of lamentations overview insight for living ministries.
We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. In 1, 2, and 4, each of the 22 verses begins with a successive letter of the greek alphabet. The bible book of lamentations with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Like the book of job, lamentations pictures a man of god puzzling over the results of evil and suffering in the world. The author of lamentations is not named in the book, but it is traditionally attributed to the prophet jeremiah. The book of lamentations is a funeral dirge over the desolation of jerusalem. Duane garrett and paul house song of songs lamentations word biblical commentary, 2004. Top 5 commentaries on the book of lamentations ligonier ministries. I am the man who has seen affliction by the rod of the lords wrath. Best commentaries and books on lamentations logos bible. While the author of lamentations remains nameless within the book, strong. Jeremiah wrote the lamentations as he wept bitterly over the city he had desperately tried to save. The fundamental issue in the book of jeremiah is whether the people will be faithful to god in the midst of a difficult environment.
The book of lamentations may not be the most popular book in the bible, but it is an essential ingredient for helping humans to understand an important aspect of their relationship with god the expression of grief and distress. And the five laments compiled in the book of lamentations would be their prayer book. Enduring word bible commentary lamentations chapter 1. Mar 01, 2008 jeremiah, lamentations understanding the bible commentary series longman iii, tremper on. Watch our overview video on the book of lamentations, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book of lamentations is a collection of five poems that serve as an anguished response to the destruction of jerusalem in 587 b. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading jeremiah, lamentations the niv application commentary. Study lamentations using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Title lamentations was derived from a translation of the title as found in the latin vulgate vg. An exposition of the scriptures by dallas seminary faculty. If those left behind did nothing but repent for 70 years, it would be time well spent. Lamentations 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Once the greatest of nations, she is now like a widow. Lamentations overview matthew henrys complete commentary.
It also makes sense to date the book as close to the invasion as possible, meaning late 586 bc or early 585 bc, due to the raw emotion jeremiah expresses throughout its pages. Lamentations is often called the most sorrowful book in the bible, written by the most sorrowful author, jeremiah, known as the weeping prophet jer. Book of lamentations with hebrewenglish and mp3 chanting of the entire book in hebrew. He has made my skin and my flesh grow old and has broken my bones. You can find the best commentary on lamentations for you using the tools on the right side. Once the princess of states, she is now put to forced labour. It is interesting that several of the early church fathers also speak of the twentytwo books of the hebrew bible. Jeremiah, lamentations understanding the bible commentary. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of lamentations. Enduring word bible commentary lamentations chapter 3. Lamentations 5, new living translation nlt the bible app.
Constable taught at dallas theological seminary for 45 years, and served as the chairman of its bible exposition department for years. Study the bible online using commentary on lamentations and more. Jeremiah, lamentations the niv application commentary kindle edition by dearman, j. Jeremiah, lamentations understanding the bible commentary series. How 6x5v a word used in biblical texts for laments and funerals. Each of the first four chapters of lamentations is an acrostic poem.
Pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario oregon teaches the hebrew old testament book of lamentations. In addition, the book is important in traditional roman catholic liturgy, where it is customarily read during the last three days of holy week. The book itself is a collection of five funeral poems offered on. Book of lamentations read, study bible verses online. In the hebrew bible however they are set in the third part, the socalled writings hebr. Oct 06, 20 pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario oregon teaches the hebrew old testament book of lamentations. This christian practice reminds us that the book of lamentations not only bemoans jerusalems destruction but also contains profound theological insights. Gods chastisement was intended to lead to repentance charles h.
In fact, some copies of the ancient greek septuagint. Our inheritance has been turned over to strangers,our homes to. He has driven me away and made me walk in darkness rather than light. This page provides a method to go directly to a commentary by a specific author. He has besieged me and surrounded me with bitterness and hardship. Book of lamentations matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Study lamentations 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. Heater also comments on the structure of the book when he writes, the chapters are not uniform in their use of the alphabet. It is read each year in the synagogues as the jews commemorate the destruction of solomons temple in 586 b. Dirge poetry of the kind exemplified by lamentations was by no means uncommon in near eastern antiquity. Prayer for restorationlord, remember what has happened to us.