lament, lamentation

Definition

The terms “lament” and “lamentation” refer to a strong expression of mourning, sorrow, or grief.

• Sometimes this includes deep regret for sin, or compassion for people who have experienced disaster.
• A lamentation could include moaning, weeping, or wailing.

Translation Suggestions

• The term to “lament” could be translated as to “deeply mourn” or to “wail in grief” or to “be sorrowful.”
• A “lamentation” (or a “lament”) could be translated as “loud wailing and weeping” or “deep sorrow” or “sorrowful sobbing” or “mournful moaning.”

Bible References

• Amos 8:9-10
• Ezekiel 32:1-2
• Jeremiah 22:18
• Job 27:15-17
• Lamentations 2:5
• Lamentations 2:8
• Micah 2:4
• Psalm 102:1-2
• Zechariah 11:2

Word Data

• Strong’s: H0056, H0421, H0578, H0592, H1058, H4553, H5091, H5092, H5594, H6088, H6969, H7015, H8567, G23540, G23550, G28700, G28750