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1.4 KiB
1.4 KiB
lament
Related Ideas:
dirge, lamentation
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."
- A "dirge" is a song that people sing at a funeral because they are sad that someone they love has died.
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
Forms Found in the English ULB:
dirge, lament, lamentation, lamentations, lamented, lamenting, laments, sing dirges