Lamentations

Mourning poems over Jerusalem's destruction

Old Testament 5 Chapters Author: Jeremiah
Mourning God's Faithfulness Hope Suffering

Chapters

Chapter 1

Desolation

Jerusalem's Desolation

The once-great city of Jerusalem lies in ruins

Key Verses: Lamentations 1:1, Lamentations 1:12, Lamentations 1:18

Desolation Sorrow Judgment Loneliness
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Chapter 2

Divine Anger

God's Anger Against Sin

The Lord's righteous anger against Jerusalem's sins brings destruction

Key Verses: Lamentations 2:1, Lamentations 2:13, Lamentations 2:17

Divine Anger Judgment Destruction God's Word Fulfilled
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Chapter 3

Steadfast Love

Hope in God's Mercy

Despite suffering, hope remains in God's steadfast love

Key Verses: Lamentations 3:22, Lamentations 3:23, Lamentations 3:25

Steadfast Love New Mercies Faithfulness Hope
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Chapter 4

Divine Punishment

The Punishment of Jerusalem

The terrible consequences of sin and the degradation of the holy city

Key Verses: Lamentations 4:1, Lamentations 4:11, Lamentations 4:22

Divine Punishment Consequences of Sin Degradation End of Exile
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Chapter 5

Prayer

A Prayer for Restoration

A final plea for God to remember and restore His people

Key Verses: Lamentations 5:1, Lamentations 5:19, Lamentations 5:21

Prayer Restoration God's Reign Renewal
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About Lamentations

Mourning poems over Jerusalem's destruction

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Old Testament

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Jeremiah