Christian Standard Bible
Lamentations 3:58
58You championed my cause, Lord; you redeemed my life.
Lamentations 3:58 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life.
- New International Version (NIV)You, Lord, took up my case; you redeemed my life.
- English Standard Version (ESV)"You have taken up my cause, O Lord; you have redeemed my life.
- New King James Version (NKJV)O Lord, You have pleaded the case for my soul; You have redeemed my life.
Context of Lamentations 3:58
56You heard my plea: Do not ignore my cry for relief. 57You came near whenever I called you; you said, “Do not be afraid.” You championed my cause, Lord; you redeemed my life. 59Lord, you saw the wrong done to me; judge my case. 60You saw all their vengefulness, all their plots against me.
Read all of Lamentations 3Lamentations 3:58 word by word
רַ֧בְתָּ אֲדֹנָ֛י רִיבֵ֥י נַפְשִׁ֖י גָּאַ֥לְתָּ חַיָּֽי׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Lamentations 3:58
- 1 Samuel 25:39When David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, “Blessed be the Lord who championed my cause against Nabal’s insults and restrained his servant from doing evil. The Lord brought Nabal’s evil deeds back on his own head.” Then David sent messengers to speak to Abigail about marrying him.
- Psalms 35:1Oppose my opponents, Lord; fight those who fight me.
- Jeremiah 51:36Therefore, this is what the Lord says: I am about to champion your cause and take vengeance on your behalf; I will dry up her sea and make her fountain run dry.
- Genesis 48:16the angel who has redeemed me from all harm — may he bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow to be numerous within the land.
- Psalms 34:22The Lord redeems the life of his servants, and all who take refuge in him will not be punished.
- Psalms 71:23My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you because you have redeemed me.
- Psalms 103:4He redeems your life from the Pit; he crowns you with faithful love and compassion.
Commentaries on Lamentations 3:58
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 55-66Verses 55-66 A prayer for deliverance and for vengeance upon his enemies. Lamentations 3:55 Out of the low dungeon - “The lowest pit” of Psalm 88:6. Some consider that Jeremiah 38:6 note). Lamentations 3:56 Thou hast heard - In sending Ebedmelech to deliver me. The next clause signifies “Hide not thine ear to my relief to my cry,” i. e. to my cry for relief. Lamentations 3:58 God now appears as the prophet‘s next of kin, pleading the lawsuits of his soul…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 55-66Verses 55-66 Faith comes off conqueror, for in these verses the prophet concludes with some comfort. Prayer is the breath of the new man, drawing in the air of mercy in petitions, and returning it in praises; it proves and maintains the spiritual life. He silenced their fears, and quieted their spirits. Thou saidst, Fear not. This was the language of God's grace, by the witness of his Spirit with their spirits. And what are all our sorrows, compared with…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 58-66Jerusalem deserved punishment, but the enemies carried it out with undeserved cruelty. The writer calls upon God to punish them.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 58-6058-60. Jeremiah cites God's gracious answers to his prayers as an encouragement to his fellow countrymen, to trust in Him. pleaded--(Psa 35:1; Mi 7:9).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Lamentations 3
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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