Lamentations 2:12
“They say to their mothers, Where is corn and wine? when they swooned as the wounded in the streets of the city, when their soul was poured out into their mothers’ bosom.”
What does Lamentations 2:12 mean?
Lamentations 2:12 in the King James Version reads, "They say to their mothers, Where is corn and wine? when they swooned as the wounded in the streets of the city, when their soul was poured out into their mothers' bosom." This verse is part of the book of Lamentations, which is…
Read full commentaryDevotionalHeartbroken Cries: A Reflection on Lamentations 2:12
The poignant lament set forth in Lamentations 2:12 captures a profound sorrow that resonates through the ages. "They say to their mothers, Where is corn and wine? when they swooned as the wounded in the streets of the city, when their soul was poured out into their mothers'…
Read devotionalPrayerA Cry for Sustenance in Our Despair
O Lord, our God, we come before You today with heavy hearts, burdened by the cries of those who suffer and are in dire need. We reflect on the poignant words from Lamentations 2:12, "They say to their mothers, Where is corn and wine? when they swooned as the wounded in the…
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