Book of Lamentations
Book 25 of the Bible • 5 Chapters • 154 verses
Genre
Poetry & Lament
Author
Jeremiah (traditionally)
Date Written
Traditionally dated c. 586 BC
Key Theme
Start Reading Chapter 1 →Grief over the fall of Jerusalem.
About LamentationsLamentations contains five acrostic poems of deep grief and lament over the horrific destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple by Babylon, while maintaining hope in God's mercy.
Key Verses in Lamentations
“Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail.”Lamentations 3:22 →
“The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.”Lamentations 3:25-26 →
“The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.”Lamentations 3:24-26 →
“The punishment of the daughter of my people is greater than that of Sodom, which was overthrown in an instant without a hand turned to help her.”Lamentations 4:6 →
“Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has ordained it?”Lamentations 3:37 →