Commentary on the book of lamentations

The book of lamentations was written soon after the fall. Jeremiah, lamentations the niv application commentary. It is composed of five chapters or poems lamenting on the siege and destruction and fall of jerusalem and the captivity of the nation at the hands of nebuchadnezzars army. The name implies that the topic is expressing grief over something to lament. At various times, he had the unenviable tasks of challenging the religious hypocrisy, economic dishonesty and oppressive practices of judahs leaders and those who followed them.

Jan 01, 2002 this commentary on lamentations is just fantastic. The poems use the literary style of an acrostic where the poem is built around the alphabet 16. Lamentations with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. It is an elegy, a dirge, written over the desolation of jerusalem by one whose love for it, guilty as he knew it to be, was. Jeremiah, lamentations the niv application commentary kindle edition by dearman, j.

Top 5 commentaries on the book of lamentations ligonier ministries. Jun 30, 2016 the book itself is a collection of five funeral poems offered on behalf of jerusalem after its destruction by babylon. In lamentations, he concentrates in more detail on the bitter suffering and heartbreak that was felt over. The book of lamentations was written soon after the fall of jerusalem in 586 b. The book of lamentations is book of sorrowful songs or poems. The jewish people read lamentations every year on the date commemorating the destruction of the temple in jerusalem. Not only does the author of the book witness the results of the recent destruction of jerusalem, he seems to have witnessed the invasion itself lamentations 1. We have here the first alphabet of this lamentation, twentytwo stanzas, in which the miseries of jerusalem are bitterly bewailed and her present deplorable condition is aggravated by comparing it with her former prosperous state. Lamentations is one of those old testament writings which has yet to receive its full share of recognition and appreciation by the christian world. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.

The people who lived in jerusalem did not obey god. The entire book of lamentations is poetic in its form. The tradition is that the prophet jeremiah wrote lamentations. It originally contained three alphabetical acrostics lam. In the book that bears his name, jeremiah had predicted the calamity in chapters 129. The book is composed of five poems that mourn the catastrophe. Although never named in the book, the book of lamentations has long been attributed to the prophet jeremiah, although some scholars have disputed this. Their former allies but now sworn enemies, the babylonians, have stormed the town and taken over. Lamentations free bible commentary in easy english. Study the bible online using commentary on lamentations. It was written soon after the fall of jerusalem in 586 b. In the hebrew bible however they are set in the third part, the socalled writings hebr. For 40 years jeremiah served god faithfully with little to no success. This summary of the book of lamentations provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of lamentations.

The book of lamentations is a memorial, and you should preach this. It waxes and wanes, goes away, and returns again unexpectedly. The chief focus of lamentations is on gods judgment in response to judahs sin. Judahs been caught for centuries between powerful countries in the middle east, and this time they backed the wrong guys. Dyer, lamentations, in the bible knowledge commentary. This view is highly likely considering the author was a witness of the babylonians destroying jerusalem. Ryken 2017 david guzik no distribution beyond personal use without permission. Book of lamentations matthew henrys bible commentary concise. This accs volume on these two biblical books will give you insight and encouragement in the life of faith as seen through ancient. Enduring word bible commentary lamentations chapter 1. You can find the best commentary on lamentations for you using the tools on the right side.

Lamentations 1 the warehouse bible commentary by chapter. Oct 06, 20 the book of lamentations kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 25 duration. This statement of faith standing strong in the midst of the surrounding darkness shines as a beacon to all those suffering under the consequences of their own sin and disobedience. See 2 kgs 25 for a prose account of the fall of jerusalem. The commentary proper includes berlins translation, accompanied by technical. Read lamentations commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.

Jeremiah, the weeping prophet, prophesied for four decades under the last five kings of judahfrom 627 to 587 b. The book of lamentations is sandwiched between the books of ezekiel and jeremiah. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of lamentations. Although the poems are traditionally ascribed to the prophet jeremiah. Book of lamentations matthew henrys bible commentary.

It is not among the most popular old testament books, but it repays careful study. Theology of work bible commentary one volume edition. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Book of lamentations overview insight for living ministries. Throughout, calvin incorporates his keen pastoral insight. Consider performing your own inductive bible study of the book of lamentations begin by downloading lesson 1 on lamentations from precept ministries this will get you started and give you a good overview of the book if you want to purchase the remaining lessons lamentations workbook 3 lessons. The basic theme of the book is a lament over the terrible woes which have befallen sinful judah and the destruction of the holy city and the temple of god. Lamentations relates closely to the book of jeremiah, describing the anguish over jerusalems receiving gods judgment for unrepentant sins. Best commentaries and books on lamentations logos bible. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading jeremiah, lamentations the niv application commentary. The book of lamentations has been billed as a natural supplement to the book of jeremiah. A free bible version and commentary on the book of lamentations in easyenglish. Business, education, law, service industries, medicine, governmentwherever you work, in whatever.

Book of lamentations read, study bible verses online. Chapter 1a all verse 1b all verse 2 twentytwo verses. The reluctant prophets call and job description jeremiah and lamentations in his early twenties, jeremiah received gods call to be a prophet. His job description was to carry gods messages over nations and over kingdoms, to pluck up and to pull down, to.

It begins with a 37 page introduction which, in my opinion, is itself worth the price of the book or the price of several books. The description shows the miseries of the jewish nation. In most of the modern bible editions the lamentations follow upon the book of jeremiah. In spite of all evidence to the contrary, his compassions never fail. The book of lamentations kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 25 duration. This is the scroll that jehoiakim burned on the brazier that was on the fire sic. God wanted his people to take care of jerusalem and the special house in it. Lamentations features six major themes, all linked with the concept of suffering. If you are familiar with any of berlins other works, this one fits the mold exactly. The book of lamentations does not explicitly identify its author.

Each chapter, however, does not stand on its own, but falls into a series making the book one complete, progressive thought. Originally given as a series of lectures, calvins commentary is useful both for intellectual study and spiritual growth. In the middle of the book, the theology of lamentations reaches its apex as it focuses on the goodness of god. The jews read it in their synagogues on the ninth of the month ab, which is a fast for the destruction of their holy city. The septuagint the greek translation of the old testament gives this prefix. We call this book lamentations because it is a collection of sad poems. The book ends the way god intended it to end, with the kind of unresolved anguish we have come to expect from the weeping prophet. Jeremiah, also known as the weeping prophet writes this after the destruction of jerusalem by the babylonians. The reading of the lamentations happens on the 9th day of the month of ab julyaugust that is the fastingday on the occasion of jerusalems destruction compare jeremiah 52. The book of lamentations is a collection of five poems that serve as an anguished response to the destruction of jerusalem in 587 b.

The apostolic fathers saw lamentations as a description of the challenges that face christians in a fallen world. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. While the author of lamentations remains nameless within the book, strong. The book of lamentations is also included on this commentary. The book itself is a collection of five funeral poems offered on behalf of jerusalem after its destruction by babylon.

The book of jeremiah reflects the everworsening situation jeremiah encountered. How like a widow is she, who was great among the nations. Lamentations 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The main characteristic of the book is indicated by its title, lamentations in greek threnoi threnos song expressing grief for one who has died cp mt 2. But at the heart of this book, at the center of this lament over the effects of sin in the world, sit a few verses devoted to hope in the lord lamentations 3.

Its this idea of lamenting that, for many, links jeremiah to the book. Lamentations commentary matthew henry commentary on the. In the hebrew bible it appears in the ketuvim writings, beside the song of songs, book of ruth, ecclesiastes and the book of esther the megilloth or five scrolls, although there is no set order. Some view the last chapter of jeremiah as an introduction to lamentations.

An exposition, with practical observations, of the lamentations of jeremiah chapter 1. The lamentations naturally follow the book which sets forth the circumstances forming the subject of the elegies. The book of lamentations is a complete book in itself, a fivechapter book that is sort of an appendix to the book of jeremiah. Jeremiah was the voice of warning, the watchman who brings attention to hard truths. The reason for the neglect of this little book is not difficult to discover.

Study the bible online using commentary on lamentations and more. Study lamentations using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The book of lamentations is the collection of five poems or songs mourning the conquest of jerusalem and the kingdom of judah. Title lamentations was derived from a translation of the title as found in the latin vulgate vg. Lament 1 jerusalems plight the prophet bewails it 111 the city.

This outline of lamentations is intended to help you deepen your understanding of gods holy word. The author of the book of lamentations was attempting to show the fulfillment of the curses presented in deuteronomy 28. Although the poems are traditionally ascribed to the prophet jeremiah, this is unlikely. Enduring word bible commentary lamentations chapter 3. Yet lamentations was never intended to have the last word. The introduction to the commentary discusses the poetry of lamentations, gender and suffering, mourning as a religious concept, the theology of destruction and exile, the literary context of lamentations, authorship, date and purpose, and lamentations at qumran. Each chapter of the book is comprised of a poem making five poems in all. In lamentations, the poet grieves, yet still has faithcrying out to god for mercy. Lamentations 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. An overview of the book of jeremiah bible commentary.