Lamentations 3:57
Lamentations 3:57 in Multiple Translations
You drew near when I called on You; You said, “Do not be afraid.”
Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon thee: thou saidst, Fear not.
Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon thee; thou saidst, Fear not.
You came near in the day when I made my prayer to you: you said, Have no fear.
You came to me when I called you, and you told me, “Don't be afraid!”
Thou drewest neere in the day that I called vpon thee: thou saydest, Feare not.
Thou hast drawn near in the day I call Thee, Thou hast said, Fear not.
You came near in the day that I called on you. You said, “Don’t be afraid.”
Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon thee: thou saidst, Fear not.
Coph. Thou drewest near in the day, when I called upon thee, thou saidst: Fear not.
Then you answered me and said, “Do not be afraid!”
Berean Amplified Bible — Lamentations 3:57
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Lamentations 3:57 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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קָרַ֨בְתָּ֙
בְּ/י֣וֹם
אֶקְרָאֶ֔/ךָּ
אָמַ֖רְתָּ
אַל
תִּירָֽא
קָרַ֨בְתָּ֙
qârab
H7126
to present
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
בְּ/י֣וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
אֶקְרָאֶ֔/ךָּ
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs | Suff
אָמַ֖רְתָּ
ʼâmar
H559
to say
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Part
תִּירָֽא
yârêʼ
H3372
to fear
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Lamentations 3:57
קָרַ֨בְתָּ֙
qârab
H7126
"to present"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
To approach or come near someone or something, often with a sense of purpose or intention, like Moses approaching the burning bush in Exodus 3:5. This word can also mean to bring someone or something near, as in presenting an offering to God.
Definition: : come/approach 1) to come near, approach, enter into, draw near 1a) (Qal) to approach, draw near 1b) (Niphal) to be brought near 1c) (Piel) to cause to approach, bring near, cause to draw near 1d) (Hiphil) to bring near, bring, present
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. See also: Genesis 12:11; Leviticus 22:22; 1 Samuel 10:21.
בְּ/י֣וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
אֶקְרָאֶ֔/ךָּ
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs | Suff
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
אָמַ֖רְתָּ
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
אַל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
תִּירָֽא
yârêʼ
H3372
"to fear"
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.
Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour
Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.
Study Notes — Lamentations 3:57
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- Lamentations 3:57 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Lamentations 3:57
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Lamentations 3:57
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Lamentations 3:57
- Trapp's Commentary on Lamentations 3:57
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Lamentations 3:57
- Cambridge Bible on Lamentations 3:57
- Sermons on Lamentations 3:57
Context — God’s Justice
55I called on Your name, O LORD, out of the depths of the Pit.
56You heard my plea: “Do not ignore my cry for relief.”
57You drew near when I called on You; You said, “Do not be afraid.”
58You defend my cause, O Lord; You redeem my life. 59You have seen, O LORD, the wrong done to me; vindicate my cause!Cross References
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| 1 | James 4:8 | Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. |
| 2 | Isaiah 41:10 | Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness. |
| 3 | Isaiah 58:9 | Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry out, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you remove the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger and malicious talk, |
| 4 | Revelation 2:10 | Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. |
| 5 | Isaiah 41:14 | Do not fear, O worm of Jacob, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel. |
| 6 | Isaiah 43:1–2 | Now this is what the LORD says— He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. |
| 7 | Psalms 145:18 | The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth. |
| 8 | Acts 18:9 | One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. |
| 9 | Acts 27:24 | and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’ |
| 10 | Psalms 69:18 | Draw near to my soul and redeem me; ransom me because of my foes. |
Lamentations 3:57 Summary
[Lamentations 3:57 tells us that when we call out to God, He draws near to us and tells us not to be afraid. This means that God is always ready to listen and help us, just like a loving parent. When we're scared or feeling alone, we can remember that God is with us, as He promised in Joshua 1:9, and that gives us the courage to face whatever challenges come our way. By trusting in God's presence and love, we can find peace and comfort, even in difficult times.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'draw near' to us?
When God draws near, it means He is intimately present and attentive to our needs, as seen in Lamentations 3:57 and also in Psalms 34:18 where it says God is near to the brokenhearted.
Why does God tell us not to be afraid?
God tells us not to be afraid because He is our protector and provider, as stated in Isaiah 41:10, and when we fear, it can hinder our trust in Him and His sovereignty over our lives.
How can I experience God's nearness like the writer of Lamentations?
To experience God's nearness, we must call out to Him in prayer, just as the writer did in Lamentations 3:55-56, and trust in His promise to be with us always, as Jesus promised in Matthew 28:20.
What is the significance of God speaking directly to the writer?
God speaking directly to the writer signifies a personal and intimate relationship, where God communicates His comfort and reassurance, much like He did with Moses in Exodus 33:11, reminding us that God desires a personal connection with each of us.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways have I experienced God drawing near to me in times of need, and how has it impacted my faith?
- What are the fears that I currently face, and how can I apply God's command 'Do not be afraid' to those situations?
- How does knowing that God is always near and ready to help me affect my daily life and decisions?
- In what ways can I cultivate a deeper sense of trust in God's presence and protection, like the writer of Lamentations?
Gill's Exposition on Lamentations 3:57
Thou drewest near in the day [that] I called upon thee,.... When persons draw nigh to God in a way of duty, and particularly in this of prayer, and calling on his name; he draws nigh to them in a way
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Lamentations 3:57
I called upon thy name, O LORD, out of the low dungeon. I called upon thy name ... out of the low dungeon. Thus the spirit resists the flesh, and faith spurns the temptation (Calvin; Psalms 130:1; Jonah 2:2). Verse 56.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Lamentations 3:57
There was a time when I was in distress, and called upon time, and thou didst draw near unto me. God is never far off from any of us, as to his essential presence; nor is it possible that he should, for he filleth all places. But he is said to be near us or far off from us, as he manifests, or doth not manifest, his goodness to us by acts of gracious providence: of that drawing near the text speaketh. God being infinite in goodness and mercy, is spoken of as absent from those persons and places where he is not showing mercy, and present only there where he showeth forth his goodness, and to be drawing nigh to them to whom he beginneth to show mercy. Thou saidst, Fear not; thou didst encourage me formerly upon my prayer.
Trapp's Commentary on Lamentations 3:57
Lamentations 3:57 Thou drewest near in the day [that] I called upon thee: thou saidst, Fear not.Ver. 57. Thou drawest near.] This thou hast done, and this I hope thou yet wilt do. Experience breedeth confidence.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Lamentations 3:57
Verse 57. Fear not.] How powerful is this word when spoken by the Spirit of the Lord to a disconsolate heart. To every mourner we may say, on the authority of God, Fear not! God will plead thy cause, and redeem thy soul.
Cambridge Bible on Lamentations 3:57
57. Thou drewest near] Cp. Psalms 145:18.
Sermons on Lamentations 3:57
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God's Recipe for Revival by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a young man who was struggling with a secret sin. Despite praying and crying out to God, he felt no relief. Eventually, he confide |
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Wonders Shown to the Dead by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches on the lamentation of Heman in Psalms 88, highlighting the deep soul struggles and the rare absence of hope in this particular Psalm. Unlike other Psalms, Hem |
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A Craving for the Presence - Part 1 by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of craving the presence of the Lord amidst challenging times, highlighting the need to prioritize seeking God's presence over solely relying o |
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A Man of God by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon reflects on a 70-year journey of faith, witnessing various church tragedies and worldly events, yet remaining steadfast by looking up to Jesus, reading the Word, and fo |
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"Where Are the Praying People?" by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the speaker's strong desire to remain separate from the sinful influences of the world, committing to prayer, Bible reading, and standing against immorality. |
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A Powerful Warning - Lest We Forget the Message by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the urgency of taking the Word of God seriously and being prepared for His soon coming. It calls for a return to intimacy with Christ, dependence on God, and |
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A Touch From God (Full) by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking God's presence and being willing to fully surrender to Him, leaving behind defilement and busyness. It highlights the need for a de |