Lamentations 3:29
He putteth his mouth in the dust; if so be there may be hope.
Original Language Analysis
יִתֵּ֤ן
He putteth
H5414
יִתֵּ֤ן
He putteth
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
1 of 6
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
בֶּֽעָפָר֙
in the dust
H6083
בֶּֽעָפָר֙
in the dust
Strong's:
H6083
Word #:
2 of 6
dust (as powdered or gray); hence, clay, earth, mud
פִּ֔יהוּ
his mouth
H6310
פִּ֔יהוּ
his mouth
Strong's:
H6310
Word #:
3 of 6
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
Historical Context
Ancient Near Eastern submission gesture. Complete surrender to superior power, hoping for mercy.
Questions for Reflection
- How does humbled petition demonstrate proper approach to God?
- What does putting one's mouth in the dust symbolize about complete humiliation before God?
- How might this posture of extreme lowliness be a path to restoration?
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Analysis & Commentary
Putting mouth in dust—ultimate submission and humility. If perhaps there is hope. Like Abraham (Genesis 18:27).