Lamentations 3:61
Lamentations 3:61 in Multiple Translations
O LORD, You have heard their insults, all their plots against me—
Thou hast heard their reproach, O LORD, and all their imaginations against me;
Thou hast heard their reproach, O Jehovah, and all their devices against me,
Their bitter words have come to your ears, O Lord, and all their designs against me;
Lord, you have heard how they've insulted me, and what they've plotted against me,
Thou hast heard their reproch, O Lord, and all their imaginations against me:
Thou hast heard their reproach, O Jehovah, All their thoughts against me,
You have heard their reproach, LORD, and all their plans against me,
Thou hast heard their reproach, O LORD, and all their imaginations against me;
Sin. Thou hast heard their reproach, O Lord, all their imaginations against me.
Yahweh, you have heard them insult me and what they have planned to do to me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Lamentations 3:61
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Lamentations 3:61 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שָׁמַ֤עְתָּ
חֶרְפָּתָ/ם֙
יְהוָ֔ה
כָּל
מַחְשְׁבֹתָ֖/ם
עָלָֽ/י
שָׁמַ֤עְתָּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
חֶרְפָּתָ/ם֙
cherpâh
H2781
reproach
N-fs | Suff
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
מַחְשְׁבֹתָ֖/ם
machăshâbâh
H4284
plot
N-fp | Suff
עָלָֽ/י
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Lamentations 3:61
שָׁמַ֤עְתָּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
חֶרְפָּתָ/ם֙
cherpâh
H2781
"reproach"
N-fs | Suff
Cherpah means reproach or shame, often used to describe scorn or disgrace. In the Bible, it is used to express strong feelings of shame or humiliation.
Definition: 1) reproach, scorn 1a) taunt, scorn (upon enemy) 1b) reproach (resting upon condition of shame, disgrace) 1c) a reproach (an object)
Usage: Occurs in 72 OT verses. KJV: rebuke, reproach(-fully), shame. See also: Genesis 30:23; Isaiah 25:8; Psalms 15:3.
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
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.
מַחְשְׁבֹתָ֖/ם
machăshâbâh
H4284
"plot"
N-fp | Suff
In the Bible, this word refers to a plan, device, or invention, which can be either good or bad. It appears in places like 2 Chronicles 2:11 and Esther 8:3, where it is used to describe clever ideas or schemes. The word is associated with creativity and problem-solving.
Definition: 1) thought, device 1a) thought 1b) device, plan, purpose 1c) invention
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: cunning (work), curious work, device(-sed), imagination, invented, means, purpose, thought. See also: Genesis 6:5; Proverbs 19:21; Psalms 33:10.
עָלָֽ/י
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.
Study Notes — Lamentations 3:61
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- Lamentations 3:61 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Lamentations 3:61
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Lamentations 3:61
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Lamentations 3:61
- Trapp's Commentary on Lamentations 3:61
- Ellicott's Commentary on Lamentations 3:61
- Cambridge Bible on Lamentations 3:61
- Sermons on Lamentations 3:61
Context — God’s Justice
59You have seen, O LORD, the wrong done to me; vindicate my cause!
60You have seen all their malice, all their plots against me.
61O LORD, You have heard their insults, all their plots against me—
62the slander and murmuring of my assailants against me all day long. 63When they sit and when they rise, see how they mock me in song.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamentations 5:1 | Remember, O LORD, what has happened to us. Look and see our disgrace! |
| 2 | Psalms 89:50 | Remember, O Lord, the reproach of Your servants, which I bear in my heart from so many people— |
| 3 | Zephaniah 2:8 | “I have heard the reproach of Moab and the insults of the Ammonites, who have taunted My people and threatened their borders. |
| 4 | Psalms 74:18 | Remember how the enemy has mocked You, O LORD, how a foolish people has spurned Your name. |
| 5 | Lamentations 3:30 | Let him offer his cheek to the one who would strike him; let him be filled with reproach. |
Lamentations 3:61 Summary
This verse, Lamentations 3:61, reminds us that God is always aware of what's happening to us, even when it feels like we're all alone. He hears the mean things people say about us and sees the plans they make to hurt us, just like He saw what was happening to the Israelites in Exodus 2:24-25. We can trust that God is working on our behalf, even when things seem darkest, because He loves us and wants what's best for us (as promised in Romans 8:28). By bringing our struggles to God in prayer, we can find comfort and peace, knowing He is our rock and refuge (Psalm 38:9).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the phrase 'You have heard their insults' in Lamentations 3:61?
This phrase emphasizes God's awareness of the speaker's suffering, as seen in Psalm 38:9, where David says, 'Lord, my salvation and my glory depend on you; you are my mighty rock and refuge.'
How does this verse relate to the broader context of Lamentations?
Lamentations 3:61 is part of a lament where the speaker is crying out to God for vindication and relief from persecution, similar to the psalmist's cry in Psalms 69:7-12.
What does it mean for God to 'hear' the insults and plots against the speaker?
In biblical language, for God to 'hear' means He is not only aware but also actively responding, as seen in Exodus 2:24-25, where God hears the Israelites' groaning and remembers His covenant with them.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives when facing persecution or hardship?
We can trust that God is aware of our struggles and is working on our behalf, just as Romans 8:28 promises that 'all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I feel like I'm being insulted or plotted against, and how can I bring those feelings to God in prayer?
- How does it change my perspective to know that God hears and sees all that is happening to me, even when it feels like no one else cares?
- In what ways can I trust God to vindicate me and work on my behalf, just like the speaker in Lamentations 3:61?
- What does this verse teach me about God's character, and how can I apply that to my own life and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on Lamentations 3:61
Thou hast heard their reproach, O Lord,.... Their reproachful words uttered against the prophet and his people, against God himself; their spiteful language, their taunts, and scoffs and jeers: [and]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Lamentations 3:61
Thou hast heard their reproach, O LORD, and all their imaginations against me; Thou hast heard their reproach - their reproachful language against me. Verse 62. The lips - the speeches. Verse 63.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Lamentations 3:61
Whatever knowledge men get of things done from their eye or ear, thou hast from thy omnisciency; thou knowest not only their malicious actions, but words and thoughts.
Trapp's Commentary on Lamentations 3:61
Lamentations 3:61 Thou hast heard their reproach, O LORD, [and] all their imaginations against me;Ver. 61. Thou hast heard their reproach.] Their spiteful speeches and taunting terms have come into thine ears. And all their imaginations.] Heb., Their contrivements. As the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayers, so he both seeth the ill carriage and heareth the ill language of graceless persons against the godly.
Ellicott's Commentary on Lamentations 3:61
(61) Thou hast heard.—The verb governs the “lips” of the next verse as well as the “reproaches” of this. In the last clause we note the emphasis of iteration, the natural dwelling on what was prominent in the prophet’s thoughts.
Cambridge Bible on Lamentations 3:61
52–66. See intr. note.
Sermons on Lamentations 3:61
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Lamentations 3:21 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith reflects on Lamentations 3:21, emphasizing the compassionate nature of God amidst despair. He describes Jeremiah's sorrow as he witnesses the destruction of Jerusalem, |