Lamentations 3:46

46 “All our enemies have spoken out against us.

Lamentations 3:46 Meaning and Commentary

Lamentations 3:46

All our enemies have opened their mouths against us.
] Like lions and other beasts of prey, to devour us; or in way of scorn and derision; pouring out their reproaches upon us, and scoffs at us, for our religion, and the worship of God, and on account of present miseries and distresses; see ( Lamentations 2:16 ) . The Targum adds,

``to decree against us evil decrees.''

Lamentations 3:46 In-Context

44 You have hidden yourself in a cloud so our prayers cannot reach you.

45 You have discarded us as refuse and garbage among the nations.

46 “All our enemies have spoken out against us.

47 We are filled with fear, for we are trapped, devastated, and ruined.”

48 Tears stream from my eyes because of the destruction of my people!