Lamentations 1:12

Authorized King James Version

Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by? behold, and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow, which is done unto me, wherewith the LORD hath afflicted me in the day of his fierce anger.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ל֣וֹא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#2
אֲלֵיכֶם֮
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#3
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#4
עֹ֣בְרֵי
H5674
Is it nothing to you all ye that pass
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
#5
דֶרֶךְ֒
H1870
by
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
#6
הַבִּ֣יטוּ
H5027
behold
to scan, i.e., look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care
#7
וּרְא֗וּ
H7200
and see
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
#8
אִם
H518
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
#9
יֵ֤שׁ
H3426
if there be
there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
#10
כְּמַכְאֹבִ֔י
H4341
any sorrow
anguish or (figuratively) affliction
#11
כְּמַכְאֹבִ֔י
H4341
any sorrow
anguish or (figuratively) affliction
#12
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#13
עוֹלַ֖ל
H5953
which is done
to effect thoroughly; by implication (in a bad sense) to overdo, i.e., maltreat, be saucy to, pain, impose (also literal)
#14
לִ֑י
H0
#15
אֲשֶׁר֙
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#16
הוֹגָ֣ה
H3013
hath afflicted
to grieve
#17
יְהוָ֔ה
H3068
unto me wherewith the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#18
בְּי֖וֹם
H3117
me in the day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#19
חֲר֥וֹן
H2740
of his fierce
a burning of anger
#20
אַפּֽוֹ׃
H639
anger
properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire

Analysis

Within the broader context of Lamentations, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by establishing foundational concepts crucial to Lamentations's theological argument.

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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection