Lamentations 5:10
Lamentations 5:10 in Multiple Translations
Our skin is as hot as an oven with fever from our hunger.
Our skin was black like an oven because of the terrible famine.
Our skin is black like an oven, Because of the burning heat of famine.
Our skin is heated like an oven because of our burning heat from need of food.
Our skin is hot like an oven because of the fever caused by hunger.
Our skinne was blacke like as an ouen because of the terrible famine.
Our skin as an oven hath been burning, Because of the raging of the famine.
Our skin is black like an oven, because of the burning heat of famine.
Our skin was black like an oven because of the terrible famine.
Our skin was burnt as an oven, by reason of the violence of the famine.
Our skin has become hot like [SIM] an oven, and we have a very high fever because we are extremely hungry.
Berean Amplified Bible — Lamentations 5:10
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Lamentations 5:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עוֹרֵ֨/נוּ֙
כְּ/תַנּ֣וּר
נִכְמָ֔רוּ
מִ/פְּנֵ֖י
זַלְעֲפ֥וֹת
רָעָֽב
עוֹרֵ֨/נוּ֙
ʻôwr
H5785
skin
N-ms | Suff
כְּ/תַנּ֣וּר
tannûwr
H8574
oven
Prep | N-ms
נִכְמָ֔רוּ
kâmar
H3648
to grow warm
V-Niphal-Perf-3cp
מִ/פְּנֵ֖י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
זַלְעֲפ֥וֹת
zalʻâphâh
H2152
scorching
N-fp
רָעָֽב
râʻâb
H7458
famine
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Lamentations 5:10
עוֹרֵ֨/נוּ֙
ʻôwr
H5785
"skin"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means skin, like human skin or animal hide, and is used in the Bible to describe leather. It appears in Exodus 25:5 to describe the materials used to build the tabernacle. The word is also used in Genesis 3:21 to describe the clothing God made for Adam and Eve.
Definition: 1) skin, hide 1a) skin (of men) 1b) hide (of animals)
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: hide, leather, skin. See also: Genesis 3:21; Leviticus 13:35; Jeremiah 13:23.
כְּ/תַנּ֣וּר
tannûwr
H8574
"oven"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word for oven or furnace is used in the Bible to describe a place of fire and heat, as seen in Genesis. It can also symbolize God's refining fire, where His people are purified and transformed, like in Isaiah.
Definition: 1) furnace, oven, fire-pot, (portable) stove 1a) for cooking 1b) of God's wrath, His furnace (fig) 1c) of hunger, desire for evil 1d) fire-pot
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: furnace, oven. See also: Genesis 15:17; Nehemiah 12:38; Psalms 21:10.
נִכְמָ֔רוּ
kâmar
H3648
"to grow warm"
V-Niphal-Perf-3cp
This Hebrew word describes a strong emotional response, like feeling passionate love or pity. It can also mean to become physically hot, as in 2 Peter 3:10. The word is used to convey a deep sense of longing or yearning.
Definition: 1) to yearn, be kindled, be black (hot), grow warm and tender, be or grow hot, become hot, become emotionally agitated 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to grow warm and tender 1a2) to be or grow hot
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: be black, be kindled, yearn. See also: Genesis 43:30; Lamentations 5:10; Hosea 11:8.
מִ/פְּנֵ֖י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
זַלְעֲפ֥וֹת
zalʻâphâh
H2152
"scorching"
N-fp
This Hebrew word means a scorching heat or a strong wind, and can also describe a severe famine. It is used to convey a sense of horror or something terrible. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's anger and judgment.
Definition: burning heat, raging heat
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: horrible, horror, terrible. See also: Psalms 11:6; Psalms 119:53; Lamentations 5:10.
רָעָֽב
râʻâb
H7458
"famine"
N-ms
Famine or hunger is what this Hebrew word represents, often referring to a lack of food or spiritual nourishment. It appears in books like Genesis and Jeremiah, highlighting the importance of trust in God during difficult times.
Definition: 1) famine, hunger 1a) famine (in land, nation) 1a1) of Jehovah's word (fig) 1b) hunger (of individuals)
Usage: Occurs in 88 OT verses. KJV: dearth, famine, [phrase] famished, hunger. See also: Genesis 12:10; Jeremiah 14:12; Psalms 33:19.
Study Notes — Lamentations 5:10
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- Context
- Cross References
- Lamentations 5:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Lamentations 5:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Lamentations 5:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Lamentations 5:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Lamentations 5:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Lamentations 5:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Lamentations 5:10
- Cambridge Bible on Lamentations 5:10
- Barnes' Notes on Lamentations 5:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Lamentations 5:10
- Sermons on Lamentations 5:10
Context — A Prayer for Restoration
8Slaves rule over us; there is no one to deliver us from their hands.
9We get our bread at the risk of our lives because of the sword in the wilderness.
10Our skin is as hot as an oven with fever from our hunger.
11Women have been ravished in Zion, virgins in the cities of Judah. 12Princes have been hung up by their hands; elders receive no respect.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Lamentations 4:8 | But now their appearance is blacker than soot; they are not recognized in the streets. Their skin has shriveled on their bones; it has become as dry as a stick. |
| 2 | Job 30:30 | My skin grows black and peels, and my bones burn with fever. |
| 3 | Psalms 119:83 | Though I am like a wineskin dried up by smoke, I do not forget Your statutes. |
| 4 | Lamentations 3:4 | He has worn away my flesh and skin; He has shattered my bones. |
Lamentations 5:10 Summary
This verse describes the intense physical suffering of the people of Judah, who are experiencing hunger and fever due to their sin. It's a reminder that sin can have severe consequences, but God is always ready to forgive and restore us, as seen in Jeremiah 31:34 and Psalm 103:12. Just like the Israelites in the wilderness, who were provided for by God in Exodus 16:4-36, we can trust in God's provision and guidance, even in the midst of hardship. By turning to God in repentance and seeking His guidance, we can find satisfaction and restoration, as seen in Matthew 5:6 and John 6:35.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the oven metaphor in Lamentations 5:10?
The oven metaphor in Lamentations 5:10 signifies the intense suffering and hunger experienced by the people, much like the Israelites in Deuteronomy 4:20 who were refined like silver in a furnace, but here, it's due to the consequences of their own sin, as seen in Jeremiah 2:13.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of Lamentations?
This verse is part of a larger lamentation of the suffering of the people of Judah, highlighting their physical and emotional pain, as seen in Lamentations 5:8-12, which describes the harsh realities of their oppression and the loss of respect for their leaders.
What does this verse teach us about the consequences of sin?
This verse teaches us that sin can lead to severe physical and emotional suffering, as seen in the hunger and fever described, and it's a reminder of the importance of turning to God in repentance, as seen in 1 John 1:9 and Proverbs 28:13.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives?
We can apply this verse by recognizing the importance of seeking God's guidance and provision, especially in times of hardship, and trusting in His sovereignty, as seen in Romans 8:28 and Psalm 37:3-7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can identify with the hunger and thirst described in this verse, and how can I turn to God for satisfaction?
- How can I use this verse to pray for those who are suffering from hunger and oppression around the world?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be experiencing a 'fever of hunger' due to my own sin or disobedience, and how can I seek God's forgiveness and restoration?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and provision, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges, like the Israelites in Exodus 16:2-36?
Gill's Exposition on Lamentations 5:10
Our skin was black like an oven, because of the terrible famine.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Lamentations 5:10
Our skin was black like an oven because of the terrible famine.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Lamentations 5:10
The want of bread caused leanness, and paleness, and ill colours in their faces.
Trapp's Commentary on Lamentations 5:10
Lamentations 5:10 Our skin was black like an oven because of the terrible famine.Ver. 10. Our skin was black like an oven.] Or, As a chimney, being still beaten upon with the fire that is within it, Because of the terrible famine.] Propter procellas famis, because of the tempests of famine, which, like a violent storm, beareth down all before it.
Ellicott's Commentary on Lamentations 5:10
(10) Our skin was black . . .-Better, fiery red, and for “terrible famine,” the fever-blast of famine. The words paint the hot fever of hunger rather than the livid paleness of exhaustion.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Lamentations 5:10
Verse 10. Our skin was black - because of the terrible famine.] Because of the searching winds that burnt up every green thing, destroying vegetation, and in consequence producing a famine.
Cambridge Bible on Lamentations 5:10
10. The feverishness and wasting brought on by hunger is meant. black] or as mg. hot.
Barnes' Notes on Lamentations 5:10
Our skin ... - Or, is fiery red like an oven because of the fever-blast “of famine.”
Whedon's Commentary on Lamentations 5:10
10. Our skin was black — The word rendered “black” occurs in three other passages, namely, in Genesis 43:30, and 1 Kings 3:26, in both which places it is translated “yearned;” and in Hosea 11:8,
Sermons on Lamentations 5:10
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Samson - Part 2 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of dying to oneself and surrendering to God's plans. He emphasizes that true success comes from God's triumph and that He will |
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Psalm 119 by Walter Wilson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of finding solace and guidance in the Word of God. He encourages listeners to search the scriptures until they find the messa |