Lamentations Chapter 4

The Punishment of Jerusalem

Old Testament Unknown Verses Lamentations

Chapter Summary

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

Key Verses

Lamentations 4:1 Lamentations 4:11 Lamentations 4:22

Scripture Content

How the gold has grown dim, how the pure gold is changed! The holy stones lie scattered at the head of every street. The precious sons of Zion, worth their weight in fine gold, how they are regarded as earthen pots, the work of a potter's hands! The Lord gave full vent to his wrath; he poured out his hot anger, and he kindled a fire in Zion that consumed its foundations. The punishment of your iniquity, O daughter of Zion, is accomplished; he will keep you in exile no longer.

Themes & Topics

Divine Punishment Consequences of Sin Degradation End of Exile