Lamentations 1:13
Lamentations 1:13 in Multiple Translations
He sent fire from on high, and it overpowered my bones. He spread a net for my feet and turned me back. He made me desolate, faint all the day long.
From above hath he sent fire into my bones, and it prevaileth against them: he hath spread a net for my feet, he hath turned me back: he hath made me desolate and faint all the day.
From on high hath he sent fire into my bones, and it prevaileth against them; He hath spread a net for my feet, he hath turned me back: He hath made me desolate and faint all the day.
From on high he has sent fire into my bones, and it has overcome them: his net is stretched out for my feet, I am turned back by him; he has made me waste and feeble all the day.
He sent down fire from heaven that destroyed my bones. He spread out a net to catch my feet, tripping me over. He abandoned me, leaving me sick all day long.
From aboue hath hee sent fire into my bones, which preuaile against them: he hath spred a net for my feete, and turned me backe: hee hath made me desolate, and daily in heauinesse.
From above He hath sent fire into my bone, And it subdueth it, He hath spread a net for my feet, He hath turned me backward, He hath made me desolate — all the day sick.
“From on high has he sent fire into my bones, and it prevails against them. He has spread a net for my feet. He has turned me back. He has made me desolate and I faint all day long.
From above hath he sent fire into my bones, and it prevaileth against them: he hath spread a net for my feet, he hath turned me back: he hath made me desolate and faint all the day.
Mem. From above he hath sent fire into my bones, and hath chastised me: he hath spread a net for my feet, he hath turned me back: he hath made me desolate, wasted with sorrow all the day long.
It is as though he sent a fire from heaven [MTY] that burned in our bones; it is as though [MET] he has placed a trap for our feet, and has prevented us from walking any further. He has abandoned us; we are weak/miserable every day, all day long.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Lamentations 1:13
Study Notes — Lamentations 1:13
- Context
- Cross References
- Lamentations 1:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Lamentations 1:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Lamentations 1:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Lamentations 1:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Lamentations 1:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Lamentations 1:13
- Cambridge Bible on Lamentations 1:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Lamentations 1:13
- Sermons on Lamentations 1:13
Context — How Lonely Lies the City!
13He sent fire from on high, and it overpowered my bones. He spread a net for my feet and turned me back. He made me desolate, faint all the day long.
14My transgressions are bound into a yoke, knit together by His hand; they are draped over my neck, and the Lord has broken my strength. He has delivered me into the hands of those I cannot withstand. 15The Lord has rejected all the mighty men in my midst; He has summoned an army against me to crush my young warriors. Like grapes in a winepress, the Lord has trampled the Virgin Daughter of Judah.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 30:30 | My skin grows black and peels, and my bones burn with fever. |
| 2 | Habakkuk 3:16 | I heard and trembled within; my lips quivered at the sound. Decay entered my bones; I trembled where I stood. Yet I must wait patiently for the day of distress to come upon the people who invade us. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 17:20 | I will spread My net over him and catch him in My snare. I will bring him to Babylon and execute judgment upon him there for the treason he committed against Me. |
| 4 | Psalms 22:14 | I am poured out like water, and all my bones are disjointed. My heart is like wax; it melts away within me. |
| 5 | Job 19:6 | then understand that it is God who has wronged me and drawn His net around me. |
| 6 | Hebrews 12:29 | “For our God is a consuming fire.” |
| 7 | Ezekiel 12:13 | But I will spread My net over him, and he will be caught in My snare. I will bring him to Babylon, the land of the Chaldeans; yet he will not see it, and there he will die. |
| 8 | Nahum 1:6 | Who can withstand His indignation? Who can endure His burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; even rocks are shattered before Him. |
| 9 | Psalms 66:11 | You led us into the net; You laid burdens on our backs. |
| 10 | 2 Thessalonians 1:8 | in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. |
Lamentations 1:13 Summary
[Lamentations 1:13 is a verse that describes God's judgment and discipline upon the people of Judah. It says that God sent fire from on high, which overpowered their bones, and spread a net for their feet, turning them back. This means that God allowed the people to be caught and disciplined, making them feel desolate and faint all the day long, much like the feelings expressed in Psalm 38:8. This verse reminds us that God is a holy and just God, who will not tolerate sin, but also a loving God who desires to restore and redeem us (as seen in Jeremiah 31:3).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean when it says 'He sent fire from on high' in Lamentations 1:13?
This phrase is a metaphor for God's judgment and discipline, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:22, where God's wrath is compared to a fire that burns to the lowest depths of the earth. In this context, the fire represents the affliction and suffering inflicted upon the people of Judah.
Why did God spread a net for the feet of the people in Lamentations 1:13?
The net is a symbol of entrapment and captivity, as seen in Psalm 35:8, where the wicked are caught in their own nets. Here, it represents the way God allowed the people to be caught and turned back, unable to escape their circumstances.
What does it mean to be 'desolate, faint all the day long' as mentioned in Lamentations 1:13?
This phrase describes a state of spiritual and emotional exhaustion, where one feels empty, weak, and without hope, much like the feelings expressed in Psalm 38:8, where the psalmist is crushed and faints away due to his suffering.
Is Lamentations 1:13 talking about a physical or spiritual condition?
While the verse uses physical imagery, such as fire and a net, it is primarily describing a spiritual condition, where the people are experiencing the consequences of their sin and God's subsequent judgment, as seen in Jeremiah 2:30, where God's people are described as being wounded and not healed.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have felt 'desolate, faint all the day long' in my own life, and how did I respond to those feelings?
- How do I think the people of Judah felt when they were 'turned back' and unable to escape their circumstances, and what can I learn from their experience?
- In what ways can I identify with the feeling of being 'overpowered' by my own sin and weaknesses, and how can I seek God's help and deliverance?
- What are some 'nets' in my life that may be holding me back or entrapping me, and how can I ask God to set me free?
Gill's Exposition on Lamentations 1:13
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Lamentations 1:13
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Lamentations 1:13
Trapp's Commentary on Lamentations 1:13
Ellicott's Commentary on Lamentations 1:13
Cambridge Bible on Lamentations 1:13
Whedon's Commentary on Lamentations 1:13
Sermons on Lamentations 1:13
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Gods People Are Hurting by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on their personal struggles and the feeling of being overwhelmed. They mention the story of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, where he experie |
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The Greatness of God (Isaiah 6) - Part 3 by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing the greatness of Christ and the impending judgment day. He describes a scene where the greatest creatures in e |
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If Revival Doesn't Come by Ronald Glass | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the prophet Habakkuk and his reaction to God's revelation of judgment. Habakkuk expresses his fear and physical distress upon understanding t |
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That They Have Great Effects on the Body, Is No Sign by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards discusses the effects of affections on the body, emphasizing that all affections, whether spiritual or not, have some impact on the body due to the close connectio |
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Fear and Awe by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the distinction between fleshly fear and reverential awe of God, urging believers to recognize the power of God's judgments rather than succumbing to anx |
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Psalms - Part 1 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of filling one's heart with the Word of God rather than simply avoiding evil. He references the story of a demon being cast ou |
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A Light in the Land (Christianity in Wales 200-2000) by Gwyn Davies | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the history of Christianity in Wales, acknowledging both the blessings and challenges that have been faced. He mentions the presence of disa |





