Lamentations 3:14
I was a derision to all my people; and their song all the day.
Original Language Analysis
הָיִ֤יתִי
H1961
הָיִ֤יתִי
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
1 of 7
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
לְכָל
H3605
לְכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
3 of 7
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
עַמִּ֔י
to all my people
H5971
עַמִּ֔י
to all my people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
4 of 7
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
נְגִינָתָ֖ם
and their song
H5058
נְגִינָתָ֖ם
and their song
Strong's:
H5058
Word #:
5 of 7
properly, instrumental music; by implication, a stringed instrument; by extension, a poem set to music; specifically, an epigram
Historical Context
Prophets like Jeremiah faced ridicule for unpopular messages. Mockers included those who should have listened.
Questions for Reflection
- How do we persevere when mocked for faithfulness?
- How did Christ endure ultimate mockery (Matthew 27:39-44)?
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Analysis & Commentary
Mockery from own people intensifies pain. Job experienced similar (Job 12:4, 30:1, 9). Being song of drunkards (Psalm 69:12).