Lamentations 3:50

50 Until the LORD 1looks down And sees from heaven.

Lamentations 3:50 Meaning and Commentary

Lamentations 3:50

Till the Lord look do: on, and behold from heaven.
] Disperses and dissipates the cloud that was about him; shines forth and manifests himself, and looks favourably upon his people, and delivers them out of their troubles: this the prophet was in hope of, and was waiting for; but, till it came to pass, could have no rest and comfort. The Targum is,

``till he look and behold my injury;''
as if he had regard to his own personal injury done him; but the former sense is best.

Lamentations 3:50 In-Context

48 My eyes run down with streams of water Because of the destruction of the daughter of my people.
49 My eyes pour down unceasingly , Without stopping,
50 Until the LORD looks down And sees from heaven.
51 My eyes bring pain to my soul Because of all the daughters of my city.
52 My enemies without cause Hunted me down like a bird;

Cross References 1

  • 1. Psalms 80:14; Isaiah 63:15; Lamentations 5:1
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