Lamentations 3:62
Lamentations 3:62 in Multiple Translations
the slander and murmuring of my assailants against me all day long.
The lips of those that rose up against me, and their device against me all the day.
The lips of those that rose up against me, and their device against me all the day.
The lips of those who came up against me, and their thoughts against me all the day.
How my enemies talk against me and complain about me all the time!
The lippes also of those that rose against me, and their whispering against me continually.
The lips of my withstanders, Even their meditation against me all the day.
the lips of those that rose up against me, and their plots against me all day long.
The lips of those that rose up against me, and their device against me all the day.
Sin. The lips of them that rise up against me: and their devices against me all the day.
Every day they whisper and mutter things about me, all day long.
Berean Amplified Bible — Lamentations 3:62
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Lamentations 3:62 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שִׂפְתֵ֤י
קָמַ/י֙
וְ/הֶגְיוֹנָ֔/ם
עָלַ֖/י
כָּל
הַ/יּֽוֹם
שִׂפְתֵ֤י
sâphâh
H8193
lips
N-fd
קָמַ/י֙
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
V-Qal | Suff
וְ/הֶגְיוֹנָ֔/ם
higgâyôwn
H1902
meditation
Conj | N-ms | Suff
עָלַ֖/י
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הַ/יּֽוֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Lamentations 3:62
שִׂפְתֵ֤י
sâphâh
H8193
"lips"
N-fd
This word refers to lips or language, and can also mean the edge or border of something. It is used in the Bible to describe the shore of a sea or the edge of a cup.
Definition: : lips/mouth 1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding 1a) lip (as body part) 1b) language 1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: band, bank, binding, border, brim, brink, edge, language, lip, prating, (sea-)shore, side, speech, talk, (vain) words. See also: Genesis 11:1; Psalms 120:2; Psalms 12:3.
קָמַ/י֙
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
V-Qal | Suff
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
וְ/הֶגְיוֹנָ֔/ם
higgâyôwn
H1902
"meditation"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
This word for meditation refers to a solemn sound or music, like the sound of a lyre. It's also used to describe plotting or scheming, like when someone is thinking deeply about a plan. In the Bible, it's used in Psalm 9 to describe a musical notation.
Definition: 1) meditation, resounding music, musing 1a) resounding music 1b) meditation, plotting
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: device, Higgaion, meditation, solemn sound. See also: Psalms 9:17; Psalms 92:4; Psalms 19:15.
עָלַ֖/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.
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.
הַ/יּֽוֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Art | 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.
Study Notes — Lamentations 3:62
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- Context
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- Lamentations 3:62 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Lamentations 3:62
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Lamentations 3:62
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Lamentations 3:62
- Trapp's Commentary on Lamentations 3:62
- Ellicott's Commentary on Lamentations 3:62
- Cambridge Bible on Lamentations 3:62
- Sermons on Lamentations 3:62
Context — God’s Justice
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. 64You will pay them back what they deserve, O LORD, according to the work of their hands.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 36:3 | therefore prophesy and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: Because they have made you desolate and have trampled you on every side, so that you became a possession of the rest of the nations and were taken up in slander by the lips of their talkers, |
| 2 | Psalms 59:7 | See what they spew from their mouths— sharp words from their lips: “For who can hear us?” |
| 3 | Psalms 140:3 | They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah |
| 4 | Psalms 59:12 | By the sins of their mouths and the words of their lips, let them be trapped in their pride, in the curses and lies they utter. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 18:18 | Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.” |
Lamentations 3:62 Summary
Lamentations 3:62 describes the painful experience of being constantly slandered and murmured against by others. This can be a very difficult and lonely experience, but as believers, we can trust that God sees and hears all that is happening, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11 and Psalms 10:17. We can also trust that He will ultimately bring justice and vindicate us, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:4 and Romans 12:19. By trusting in God's goodness and justice, we can find comfort and strength, even in the midst of suffering and persecution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the phrase 'all day long' in Lamentations 3:62?
The phrase 'all day long' emphasizes the constant and relentless nature of the slander and murmuring against the speaker, much like the psalmist's cry in Psalms 38:12, where he feels surrounded by enemies who seek to destroy him.
How does God respond to the suffering of His people, as seen in this verse?
Although Lamentations 3:62 only describes the suffering, the surrounding verses, such as Lamentations 3:64, indicate that God will ultimately bring justice and repay those who have done evil, as also promised in Deuteronomy 32:4 and Romans 12:19.
What can we learn from the speaker's experience of being slandered and murmured against?
We can learn the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty and justice, even in the midst of suffering and persecution, as encouraged in Job 13:15 and Psalms 37:3-7.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of Lamentations?
This verse contributes to the overall theme of Lamentations, which is one of lamenting the sufferings of God's people, while also trusting in His goodness and justice, as seen in Lamentations 3:22-23 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you have experienced slander or murmuring against you, and how did you respond?
- How can you trust in God's sovereignty and justice when faced with persecution or suffering, as seen in this verse?
- In what ways can you apply the principle of trusting in God's goodness, despite the evil intentions of others, in your own life?
- What does this verse teach you about the nature of God's people and the world we live in, and how should this inform your interactions with others?
Gill's Exposition on Lamentations 3:62
The lips of those that rose up against me,.... This is to be connected with the preceding words; and expresses the same thing in different language.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Lamentations 3:62
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 3:62
That is, thou hast observed and noted the motions or products of my enemies’ lips, and their secret devices before they came out of their lips.
Trapp's Commentary on Lamentations 3:62
Lamentations 3:62 The lips of those that rose up against me, and their device against me all the day.Ver. 62. The lips of those that rose up.] See on Lamentations 3:61.
Ellicott's Commentary on Lamentations 3:62
(62) The lips . . . The organs of speech are used boldly for the words which they uttered, and so stand parallel with “reproaches” in Lamentations 3:61.
Cambridge Bible on Lamentations 3:62
62. The lips] i.e. the utterances, governed by Thou heardest of Lam 3:61.
Sermons on Lamentations 3:62
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Under Sin by Don McClure | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the impact of sin on the human mind and its ability to comprehend spiritual matters. He highlights the irony of highly intelligent individuals |
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Setting Fire to Satan's Harvest by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Psalm 59 and the power of God to consume the wicked. He emphasizes the importance of righteous individuals in changing a nation and calls on |
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A Vision of Our Culture by Dennis Kinlaw | In this sermon, the preacher shares a powerful experience he had during a gathering where he noticed a wave of sound coming from the audience every time he mentioned the name of Je |