Lamentations Chapter 3 · Verse 20
My soul hath them still in remembrance, and is humbled in me.
Original Language Analysis
תִּזְכּ֔וֹר
hath them still
H2142
תִּזְכּ֔וֹר
hath them still
Strong's:
H2142
Word #:
1 of 5
properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
תִּזְכּ֔וֹר
hath them still
H2142
תִּזְכּ֔וֹר
hath them still
Strong's:
H2142
Word #:
2 of 5
properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
Cross References
Psalms 42:11Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.Psalms 43:5Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.Job 21:6Even when I remember I am afraid, and trembling taketh hold on my flesh.
Historical Context
Exile broke national pride. Israel learned not automatically blessed but needed genuine repentance.
Questions for Reflection
- Why is humility essential before God can restore?
- Why is remembering affliction both painful and necessary for spiritual restoration?
- How does the humbling of the soul relate to genuine repentance and return to God?
Analysis & Commentary
Soul bowed down within—self-humbling before God. Opposite of pride. Necessary posture for receiving mercy.