Lamentations 3:28
He sitteth alone and keepeth silence, because he hath borne it upon him.
Original Language Analysis
יֵשֵׁ֤ב
He sitteth
H3427
יֵשֵׁ֤ב
He sitteth
Strong's:
H3427
Word #:
1 of 6
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
וְיִדֹּ֔ם
and keepeth silence
H1826
וְיִדֹּ֔ם
and keepeth silence
Strong's:
H1826
Word #:
3 of 6
to be dumb; by implication, to be astonished, to stop; also to perish
כִּ֥י
H3588
כִּ֥י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
4 of 6
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Cross References
Jeremiah 15:17I sat not in the assembly of the mockers, nor rejoiced; I sat alone because of thy hand: for thou hast filled me with indignation.Lamentations 2:10The elders of the daughter of Zion sit upon the ground, and keep silence: they have cast up dust upon their heads; they have girded themselves with sackcloth: the virgins of Jerusalem hang down their heads to the ground.
Historical Context
Exile required learning quiet submission rather than noisy rebellion. Daniel, Ezekiel modeled this.
Questions for Reflection
- Spiritual value of silent suffering versus constant complaint?
- What spiritual disciplines are reflected in sitting alone and keeping silent under God's hand?
- How does quiet submission to divine discipline differ from passive resignation?
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Analysis & Commentary
Sitting alone in silence—contemplative suffering. Not complaining but submitting. Accepting yoke leads to peace.