Lamentations 4:3
“Even the sea monsters draw out the breast, they give suck to their young ones: the daughter of my people is become cruel, like the ostriches in the wilderness.”
What does Lamentations 4:3 mean?
The verse Lamentations 4:3 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "Even the sea monsters draw out the breast, they give suck to their young ones: the daughter of my people is become cruel, like the ostriches in the wilderness." Lamentations is a book of the Old Testament…
Read full commentaryDevotionalA Mother's Cry: Understanding Lamentations 4:3
In the heart-wrenching verses of Lamentations 4:3, we encounter a stark and sobering portrayal of the state of humanity amidst suffering. The text reads, "Even the sea monsters draw out the breast, they give suck to their young ones: the daughter of my people is become cruel…
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O Mighty Creator, Eternal Father, As I come before you today, I am overwhelmed by the poignant words of Lamentations 4:3 from the King James Version: "Even the sea monsters draw out the breast, they give suck to their young ones: the daughter of my people is become cruel, like…
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