Lamentations 3:46
Lamentations 3:46 in Multiple Translations
All our enemies open their mouths against us.
All our enemies have opened their mouths against us.
All our enemies have opened their mouth wide against us.
The mouths of all our haters are open wide against us.
All our enemies open their mouths to criticize us.
All our enemies haue opened their mouth against vs.
Opened against us their mouth have all our enemies.
“All our enemies have opened their mouth wide against us.
All our enemies have opened their mouths against us.
Phe. All our enemies have opened their mouths against us.
All our enemies have insulted us.
Berean Amplified Bible — Lamentations 3:46
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Lamentations 3:46 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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פָּצ֥וּ
עָלֵ֛י/נוּ
פִּי/הֶ֖ם
כָּל
אֹיְבֵֽי/נוּ
פָּצ֥וּ
pâtsâh
H6475
to open
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
עָלֵ֛י/נוּ
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
פִּי/הֶ֖ם
peh
H6310
lip
N-ms | Suff
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
אֹיְבֵֽי/נוּ
ʼôyêb
H341
enemy
V-Qal | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Lamentations 3:46
פָּצ֥וּ
pâtsâh
H6475
"to open"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This Hebrew word means to open or set free, often used to describe speaking or uttering something. It can also mean to deliver or rescue someone, and is used in various ways in the Bible.
Definition: 1) to part, open, separate, set free 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to open (mouth), utter 1a2) to snatch away, set free
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: deliver, gape, open, rid, utter. See also: Genesis 4:11; Psalms 66:14; Psalms 22:14.
עָלֵ֛י/נוּ
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
פִּי/הֶ֖ם
peh
H6310
"lip"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אֹיְבֵֽי/נוּ
ʼôyêb
H341
"enemy"
V-Qal | Suff
This Hebrew word means enemy or adversary, referring to someone who hates or opposes another person or nation. It is used to describe personal or national enemies in the Bible.
Definition: 1) (Qal) enemy 1a) personal 1b) national
Usage: Occurs in 275 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe. See also: Genesis 22:17; 2 Samuel 22:1; Psalms 3:8.
Study Notes — Lamentations 3:46
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- Lamentations 3:46 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Lamentations 3:46
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Lamentations 3:46
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Lamentations 3:46
- Trapp's Commentary on Lamentations 3:46
- Cambridge Bible on Lamentations 3:46
- Sermons on Lamentations 3:46
Context — God’s Justice
44You have covered Yourself with a cloud that no prayer can pass through.
45You have made us scum and refuse among the nations.
46All our enemies open their mouths against us.
47Panic and pitfall have come upon us— devastation and destruction. 48Streams of tears flow from my eyes over the destruction of the daughter of my people.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 22:6–8 | But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: “He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.” |
| 2 | Lamentations 2:16 | All your enemies open their mouths against you. They hiss and gnash their teeth, saying, “We have swallowed her up. This is the day for which we have waited. We have lived to see it!” |
| 3 | Psalms 44:13–14 | You have made us a reproach to our neighbors, a mockery and derision to those around us. You have made us a byword among the nations, a laughingstock among the peoples. |
| 4 | Exodus 11:7 | But among all the Israelites, not even a dog will snarl at man or beast.’ Then you will know that the LORD makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel. |
| 5 | Job 30:9–11 | And now they mock me in song; I have become a byword among them. They abhor me and keep far from me; they do not hesitate to spit in my face. Because God has unstrung my bow and afflicted me, they have cast off restraint in my presence. |
| 6 | Matthew 27:38–45 | Two robbers were crucified with Him, one on His right hand and the other on His left. And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!” In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him. He trusts in God. Let God deliver Him now if He wants Him. For He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’” In the same way, even the robbers who were crucified with Him berated Him. From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. |
| 7 | Psalms 79:10 | Why should the nations ask, “Where is their God?” Before our eyes, make known among the nations Your vengeance for the bloodshed of Your servants. |
| 8 | Psalms 79:4 | We have become a reproach to our neighbors, a scorn and derision to those around us. |
Lamentations 3:46 Summary
[This verse means that our enemies are speaking out against us and opposing us. This can be a scary and difficult experience, but as believers, we can trust in God's sovereignty and protection, as seen in Psalms 23:4. We can also respond with love and prayer, as taught in Matthew 5:44, and trust that God is working all things together for our good, as mentioned in Romans 8:28.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for enemies to 'open their mouths' against us?
This phrase is a metaphor for speaking out against or opposing someone, as seen in Psalms 35:21, where the enemies of the righteous 'open their mouths' in mockery and scorn.
Are our enemies always physical or can they be spiritual?
While Lamentations 3:46 may refer to physical enemies, the Bible also warns of spiritual enemies, such as Satan, who seeks to devour believers, as mentioned in 1 Peter 5:8.
How should we respond when faced with enemies who oppose us?
The Bible teaches us to trust in God's sovereignty and protection, as seen in Psalms 23:4, where David trusts in God's presence even in the face of danger, and to respond with love and prayer, as taught in Matthew 5:44.
Can God use our enemies for His good purposes?
Yes, as seen in Genesis 50:20, where Joseph's brothers intended evil against him, but God used their actions for good, and in Romans 8:28, where Paul writes that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when I feel like my enemies are 'opening their mouths' against me?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty and protection when faced with opposition?
- What are some ways I can 'love my enemies' and 'pray for those who persecute' me, as taught in Matthew 5:44?
- How can I trust that God is working all things together for my good, even when faced with enemies who oppose me?
Gill's Exposition on Lamentations 3:46
All our enemies have opened their mouths against us. Like lions and other beasts of prey, to devour us; or in way of scorn and derision; pouring out their reproaches upon us, and scoffs at us, for
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Lamentations 3:46
All our enemies have opened their mouths against us. Pe is put before Ain, as in Elegy 2:16,17; 4:16,17. Verse 46. All our enemies have opened their mouths against us - (Lamentations 2:16). Verse 47.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Lamentations 3:46
That is, to mock, scoff, and reproach us.
Trapp's Commentary on Lamentations 3:46
Lamentations 3:46 All our enemies have opened their mouths against us.Ver. 46. All our enemies have opened their mouths against us,] i.e., Reviled and derided us. See Lamentations 2:16.
Cambridge Bible on Lamentations 3:46
46. On the peculiarity of the alphabetic arrangement here see Intr., p. 321, and for this v. cp. ch. Lamentations 2:16.
Sermons on Lamentations 3:46
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Psalms - Part 1 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of filling one's heart with the Word of God rather than simply avoiding evil. He references the story of a demon being cast ou |
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Job #2: The Soul's Searching by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Job and his friends in the Bible. He suggests that the conversations between Job and his friends can be seen as an allegory or p |
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Righteousness Is a Gift - Godliness Is Not by K.P. Yohannan | K.P. Yohannan emphasizes that while righteousness is a gift from God, godliness requires a personal commitment to brokenness and humility. He illustrates that true New Testament Ch |
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From Worm to Butterfly by George Warnock | George Warnock emphasizes the transformative journey from being 'a worm' to becoming a butterfly, illustrating humanity's helplessness and the need for divine intervention. He expl |
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Example of Humility by Clement of Rome | Clement of Rome preaches about the humility of Christ, emphasizing how Jesus, despite having the power to come in pride and arrogance, chose to come in a lowly condition as prophes |
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A Very Little Worm by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes that true assurance in God is accompanied by profound humility, as demonstrated by biblical figures like David, Abraham, Jacob, Job, Moses, and Paul. Each |
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The Cross Predicted by David Servant | David Servant preaches on the significance of Christ's sufferings as highlighted in the Old Testament prophecies, emphasizing how Jesus' death on the cross was the most crucial asp |