Lamentations 3:36
Lamentations 3:36 in Multiple Translations
to subvert a man in his lawsuit— of these the Lord does not approve.
To subvert a man in his cause, the Lord approveth not.
To subvert a man in his cause, the Lord approveth not.
In his doing wrong to a man in his cause, the Lord has no pleasure.
Or cheating someone in their legal case—these things the Lord doesn't approve of.
In subuerting a man in his cause: the Lord seeth it not.
To subvert a man in his cause, the Lord hath not approved.
to subvert a man in his cause, the Lord doesn’t approve.
To subvert a man in his cause, the LORD approveth not.
Lamed. To destroy a man wrongfully in his judgment, the Lord hath not approved.
or if they cause judges to decide matters unjustly, ◄does Yahweh not see all those things?/Yahweh certainly sees all those things!► [RHQ]
Berean Amplified Bible — Lamentations 3:36
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Lamentations 3:36 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ/עַוֵּ֤ת
אָדָם֙
בְּ/רִיב֔/וֹ
אֲדֹנָ֖/י
לֹ֥א
רָאָֽה
לְ/עַוֵּ֤ת
ʻâvath
H5791
to pervert
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
אָדָם֙
ʼâdâm
H120
the man (Adam)
N-ms
בְּ/רִיב֔/וֹ
rîyb
H7379
strife
Prep | N-cs | Suff
אֲדֹנָ֖/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
Lord
N-mp | Suff
לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
רָאָֽה
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Lamentations 3:36
לְ/עַוֵּ֤ת
ʻâvath
H5791
"to pervert"
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to pervert or twist something, and it is used to describe bending or making something crooked. It can also mean to falsify or subvert something, and it is used in the book of Proverbs to describe turning away from what is right.
Definition: 1) to be bent, be crooked, bend, make crooked, pervert 1a)(Piel) 1a1) to make crooked, falsify, pervert, subvert 1a2) to bend, make crooked 1b) (Pual) thing bent (participle) 1c) (Hithpael) to bend oneself
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: bow self, (make) crooked., falsifying, overthrow, deal perversely, pervert, subvert, turn upside down. See also: Job 8:3; Ecclesiastes 1:15; Psalms 119:78.
אָדָם֙
ʼâdâm
H120
"the man (Adam)"
N-ms
Adam was the first human, created by God and mentioned in Genesis 2:19, who married Eve and had sons including Cain, Abel, and Seth.
Definition: The first named man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.2.19; married to Eve (H2332); father of: Cain (H7014B), Abel (H1893) and Seth (H8352); also translated "man" at Gen.2.19,21,23; 3.8,9,20; 5.2; "mankind" at Deu.32.8; "others" at Job.31.33; Another spelling of a.dam (אָדָם "Adam" H0121) man, human being
Usage: Occurs in 526 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person. See also: Genesis 1:26; Judges 18:7; Psalms 8:5.
בְּ/רִיב֔/וֹ
rîyb
H7379
"strife"
Prep | N-cs | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a dispute or quarrel between people, which can be a physical fight or a verbal argument. It is often used to describe a lawsuit or controversy, and appears in books like Deuteronomy and Job.
Definition: 1) strife, controversy, dispute 1a) strife, quarrel 1b) dispute, controversy, case at law
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, cause, chiding, contend(-tion), controversy, multitude (from the margin), pleading, strife, strive(-ing), suit. See also: Genesis 13:7; Proverbs 17:1; Psalms 18:44.
אֲדֹנָ֖/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
"Lord"
N-mp | Suff
Adonay is a title used to refer to God, spoken in place of Yahweh as a sign of reverence and respect. It is used throughout the Bible to address God or refer to Him in a formal way. Adonay is a term of worship and devotion.
Definition: Lord - a title, spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 430 OT verses. KJV: (my) Lord. See also: Genesis 15:2; Isaiah 3:17; Psalms 2:4.
לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
רָאָֽה
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
Study Notes — Lamentations 3:36
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- Context
- Cross References
- Lamentations 3:36 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Lamentations 3:36
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Lamentations 3:36
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Lamentations 3:36
- Trapp's Commentary on Lamentations 3:36
- Ellicott's Commentary on Lamentations 3:36
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Lamentations 3:36
- Cambridge Bible on Lamentations 3:36
- Whedon's Commentary on Lamentations 3:36
- Sermons on Lamentations 3:36
Context — The Prophet’s Hope
34To crush underfoot all the prisoners of the land,
35to deny a man justice before the Most High,
36to subvert a man in his lawsuit— of these the Lord does not approve.
37Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has ordained it? 38Do not both adversity and good come from the mouth of the Most High?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 59:15 | Truth is missing, and whoever turns from evil becomes prey. The LORD looked and was displeased that there was no justice. |
| 2 | Habakkuk 1:13 | Your eyes are too pure to look upon evil, and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing. So why do You tolerate the faithless? Why are You silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves? |
| 3 | Jeremiah 22:3 | This is what the LORD says: Administer justice and righteousness. Rescue the victim of robbery from the hand of his oppressor. Do no wrong or violence to the foreigner, the fatherless, or the widow. Do not shed innocent blood in this place. |
| 4 | 2 Samuel 11:27 | And when the time of mourning was over, David had her brought to his house, and she became his wife and bore him a son. But the thing that David had done was evil in the sight of the LORD. |
Lamentations 3:36 Summary
This verse means that God does not approve of people being treated unfairly, especially in legal matters. When we unfairly deny someone justice, we are going against God's nature of justice and righteousness, as seen in Psalms 89:14. We should always strive to act with fairness and integrity, remembering that God is a God of justice (Isaiah 30:18) and that He will ultimately bring about justice for those who are oppressed. By acting justly and loving mercy, we reflect the heart of God as seen in Micah 6:8.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to subvert a man in his lawsuit?
To subvert a man in his lawsuit means to unfairly deny someone justice or to manipulate the legal system for personal gain, which is condemned by God as seen in Lamentations 3:36 and also in Deuteronomy 27:19 which warns against perverting justice.
Why does the Lord not approve of these actions?
The Lord does not approve of these actions because they go against His nature of justice, fairness, and righteousness, as stated in Psalms 89:14 which says that righteousness and justice are the foundation of God's throne.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives?
We can apply this verse by ensuring that we act with integrity and fairness in all our dealings, especially in situations where we have power or influence over others, remembering that God is a God of justice as seen in Isaiah 30:18.
What is the consequence of subverting a man in his lawsuit?
The consequence of subverting a man in his lawsuit is that it invokes God's displeasure, as seen in Lamentations 3:36, and can lead to God's judgment, as warned in Proverbs 17:23 which says that those who accept bribes to pervert justice will be cursed.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways can I ensure that I am acting with fairness and integrity in my own life, especially in situations where I have power or influence over others?
- How can I be an advocate for justice and righteousness in my community, reflecting the heart of God as seen in Micah 6:8?
- What are some ways that I may be unintentionally contributing to the subversion of justice, and how can I rectify this?
- How can I pray for those who are being denied justice, and what can I do to support them?
Gill's Exposition on Lamentations 3:36
To subvert a man in his cause,.... A poor man, as the Targum, which aggravates it; as by courses and methods taken in an open court, so by secret underhand ways, to get the cause from him, and injure
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Lamentations 3:36
To crush under his feet all the prisoners of the earth, To crush ... to turn aside ... to subvert.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Lamentations 3:36
Here are three things mentioned, of all which it is said that God approveth them not neither all, nor any of them. The first is, to crush the prisoners of the earth: he hath power to crush all men in the world, they are his prisoners, and cannot flee from him, but he delighteth not in it. Some think it spoken with special reference to the Jews, who now were all captives. A second thing which it is said God approveth not is, turning away the right of a man before the face of the Most High. Some by the Most High understand God, and make the sense to be, in the sight of God. Others think that a superior magistrate is understood, who, , is called the highest; and that seemeth the most probable sense. The turning away the right of a man before them, signifieth the use of any arts to deprive them of their just right by misrepresenting their cause, aspersing their persons, &c. The third thing mentioned is, the subverting a man in his cause, either by art and rhetoric, making it to appear bad when it is not so, or by mere will and power, overruling it contrary to right and justice.
Trapp's Commentary on Lamentations 3:36
Lamentations 3:36 To subvert a man in his cause, the Lord approveth not.Ver. 36. To subvert a man in his cause.] By sleight of hand to tilt the balance of justice on one side. The Lord approveth not.] Heb., Seeth not. Non videt - i.e., non ei visum est, it seemeth not good unto him; he liketh it not.
Ellicott's Commentary on Lamentations 3:36
(34-36) To crush . . .—The triplet of verses forms one sentence dependent upon the final clause, “The Lord approveth not,” literally, doth not look on. By some critics the literal meaning is kept in the form of a question: Doth not the Lord look on this? The fact that the righteous judgment of God is against those who, unlike Him, cause wilful and needless suffering is another ground of hope to the sufferer. The three forms of evil specified are (1) the cruel treatment of prisoners of war, such as Jeremiah had witnessed daily at the hands of the Chaldeans; (2) the perversion of justice in a public tribunal acting in the name of God (Exodus 23:6); (3) every form even of private injustice.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Lamentations 3:36
Verse 36. To subvert a man in his cause] To prevent his having justice done him in a lawsuit, &c., by undue interference, as by suborning false witnesses, or exerting any kind of influence in opposition to truth and right.-Blayney. The Lord approved not.] Instead of אדני Adonai, seventeen MSS., of Kennicott's, and one ancient of my own, have יהוה Yehovah. Approveth not, לא ראה lo raah, doth not see, turns away his face from it, abhors it.
Cambridge Bible on Lamentations 3:36
25–51. See intr. note.
Whedon's Commentary on Lamentations 3:36
34-36. To crush… to turn aside… to subvert, etc. — The infinitive form of the three verses, all of which depend on the clause with which the last verse terminates, is well fitted to bring out vividly
Sermons on Lamentations 3:36
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God Seeks a Man of Prayer by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the lack of justice and salvation in the world, drawing parallels to historical events such as the Vietnam War, the tragedy of the boat peop |
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Zeal for God's House by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being zealous and passionate for God's glory. He encourages listeners to refocus their vision and recognize the shortness o |
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(God and Man) Zeal for God's House by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being zealous and passionate in our faith. He encourages listeners to refocus their vision and recognize the shortness of t |
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The Secret of Holiness by Dennis Kinlaw | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of finding just one person who deals honestly and seeks the truth in order to bring salvation and forgiveness to a city. The s |
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Persecution by Keith Daniel | This sermon delves into the concepts of Persecution, Affliction, and Tribulation as outlined in the Bible. It emphasizes the inevitability of facing these challenges as a Christian |
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Loneliness of Christ by Charles Leiter | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the theme of loneliness and isolation. He emphasizes the feeling of being alone and abandoned, using phrases like "no one to help" and "no |
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When Victory Is Impossible by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker shares his experiences of preaching in New Zealand and meeting a family named Lois and Barry Jordan. He emphasizes the importance of feeding our minds w |