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lament, laments, lamented, lamentation, lamenting

Definition:

The terms "lament" and "lamentation" refer to a strong expression of mourning, sorrow, or grief.

• Sometimes this includes deep regret for sin, or compassion for people who have experienced disaster.
• A lamentation could include moaning, weeping, or wailing.

Translation Suggestions:

• The term to "lament" could be translated as to "deeply mourn" or to "wail in grief" or to "be sorrowful."
• A "lamentation" (or a "lament") could be translated as "loud wailing and weeping" or "deep sorrow" or "sorrowful sobbing" or "mournful moaning."

Bible References:

• Amos 08:9-10
• Ezekiel 32:1-2
• Jeremiah 22:18
• Job 27:15-17
• Lamentations 02:05
• Lamentations 02:08
• Micah 02:04
• Psalm 102:1-2
• Zechariah 11:02

Word Data:

• Strong's: H56, H578, H592, H1058, H2201, H5091, H5092, H5594, H6969, H7015, G2354, G2870, G2875