Lamentations 1:10

Authorized King James Version

The adversary hath spread out his hand upon all her pleasant things: for she hath seen that the heathen entered into her sanctuary, whom thou didst command that they should not enter into thy congregation.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
יָדוֹ֙
H3027
his hand
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#2
פָּ֣רַשׂ
H6566
hath spread out
to break apart, disperse, etc
#3
צָ֔ר
H6862
The adversary
a pebble (as in h6864)
#4
עַ֖ל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#5
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#6
מַחֲמַדֶּ֑יהָ
H4261
upon all her pleasant things
delightful; hence, a delight, i.e., object of affection or desire
#7
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#8
רָאֲתָ֤ה
H7200
for she hath seen
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
#9
גוֹיִם֙
H1471
that the heathen
a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
#10
יָבֹ֥אוּ
H935
entered
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#11
מִקְדָּשָׁ֔הּ
H4720
into her sanctuary
a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary (whether of jehovah or of idols) or asylum
#12
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#13
צִוִּ֔יתָה
H6680
whom thou didst command
(intensively) to constitute, enjoin
#14
לֹא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#15
יָבֹ֥אוּ
H935
entered
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#16
בַקָּהָ֖ל
H6951
into thy congregation
assemblage (usually concretely)
#17
לָֽךְ׃
H0

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Lamentations. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection