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lament

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:

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