Lamentations 3:13

He hath caused the arrows of his quiver to enter into my reins.

הֵבִיא֙ to enter H935

הֵבִיא֙ to enter

Strong's: H935

Word #: 1 of 4

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

בְּכִלְיוֹתָ֔י into my reins H3629

בְּכִלְיוֹתָ֔י into my reins

Strong's: H3629

Word #: 2 of 4

a kidney (as an essential organ); figuratively, the mind (as the interior self)

בְּנֵ֖י He hath caused the arrows H1121

בְּנֵ֖י He hath caused the arrows

Strong's: H1121

Word #: 3 of 4

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

אַשְׁפָּתֽוֹ׃ of his quiver H827

אַשְׁפָּתֽוֹ׃ of his quiver

Strong's: H827

Word #: 4 of 4

a quiver or arrow-case

Job 6:4

Analysis & Commentary

Arrows pierce kidneys (vital organs). Judgment strikes at core of life. Yet God is precise surgeon, not random destroyer.

Ancient warfare aimed for vital organs. Divine judgment is precise, purposeful, not arbitrary.

What vital areas might discipline target to bring necessary change?
How does the metaphor of arrows piercing the heart reveal the personal nature of divine discipline?
In what ways can God's piercing judgments ultimately serve redemptive purposes?

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