Lamentations 3:50

50 until the Lord from heaven looks down and sees.

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 flow with rivers of tears because of the destruction of my people.

49 My eyes will flow without ceasing, without respite,

50 until the Lord from heaven looks down and sees.

51 My eyes cause me grief at the fate of all the young women in my city.

52 Those who were my enemies without cause have hunted me like a bird;