Lamentations 3:58

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 Living Translation (NLT)Lord, you have come to my defense; you have redeemed my life.

Context of Lamentations 3:58

56You have heard my voice: “Do not hide Your ear From my sighing, from my cry for help.” 57You drew near on the day I called on You, And said, “Do not fear!” O Lord, You have pleaded the case for my soul; You have redeemed my life. 59O Lord, You have seen how I am wronged; Judge my case. 60You have seen all their vengeance, All their schemes against me.

Lamentations 3:58 word by word

רַ֧בְתָּ אֲדֹנָ֛י רִיבֵ֥י נַפְשִׁ֖י גָּאַ֥לְתָּ חַיָּֽי׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• O Lordאֲדֹנָי'ădônây · LordH136
• thou hast pleadedרִיבrîyb rûb · to contendH7378
• the causesרִיבrîyb rib · strifeH7379
• of my soulנֶ֫פֶשׁnephesh · soul: myselfH5315
• thou hast redeemedגָּאַלgâ'al · to redeem: redeemH1350
• my lifeחַיִּיםchay · lifeH2416

Cross-references for Lamentations 3:58

• 1 Samuel 25:39So when David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, “Blessed be the Lord, who has pleaded the cause of my reproach from the hand of Nabal, and has kept His servant from evil! For the Lord has returned the wickedness of Nabal on his own head.” And David sent and proposed to Abigail, to take her as his wife.
• Psalms 35:1Plead my cause, O Lord, with those who strive with me; Fight against those who fight against me.
• Jeremiah 51:36Therefore thus says the Lord: “Behold, I will plead your case and take vengeance for you. I will dry up her sea and make her springs dry.
• Genesis 48:16The Angel who has redeemed me from all evil, Bless the lads; Let my name be named upon them, And the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; And let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.”
• Psalms 34:22The Lord redeems the soul of His servants, And none of those who trust in Him shall be condemned.
• Psalms 71:23My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing to You, And my soul, which You have redeemed.
• Psalms 103:4Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,

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

Topics related to Lamentations 3:58

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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