Lamentations 3:50
Lamentations 3:50 in Multiple Translations
until the LORD looks down from heaven and sees.
Till the LORD look down, and behold from heaven.
Till Jehovah look down, and behold from heaven.
Till the Lord's eye is turned on me, till he sees my trouble from heaven.
Until the Lord looks down from heaven and sees what's going on.
Till the Lord looke downe, and beholde from heauen.
Till Jehovah looketh and seeth from the heavens,
until the LORD looks down, and sees from heaven.
Till the LORD shall look down, and behold from heaven.
Ain. Till the Lord regarded and looked down from the heavens.
until Yahweh looks down from heaven and sees us.
Berean Amplified Bible — Lamentations 3:50
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Lamentations 3:50 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
עַד
יַשְׁקִ֣יף
וְ/יֵ֔רֶא
יְהוָ֖ה
מִ/שָּׁמָֽיִם
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
יַשְׁקִ֣יף
shâqaph
H8259
to look
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
וְ/יֵ֔רֶא
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
מִ/שָּׁמָֽיִם
shâmayim
H8064
heaven
Prep | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Lamentations 3:50
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
יַשְׁקִ֣יף
shâqaph
H8259
"to look"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
To look means to gaze or peep out, like looking out a window. It can also mean to overlook or gaze down, as in Psalm 14 where God looks down on humanity to see their ways.
Definition: 1) to overlook, look down or out, overhang, look out and down 1a) (Niphal) to lean over (and look), look down 1b) (Hiphil) to look down, look down upon
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: appear, look (down, forth, out). See also: Genesis 18:16; 2 Kings 9:30; Psalms 14:2.
וְ/יֵ֔רֶא
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-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.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
מִ/שָּׁמָֽיִם
shâmayim
H8064
"heaven"
Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.
Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)
Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.
Study Notes — Lamentations 3:50
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- Context
- Cross References
- Lamentations 3:50 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Lamentations 3:50
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Lamentations 3:50
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Lamentations 3:50
- Trapp's Commentary on Lamentations 3:50
- Cambridge Bible on Lamentations 3:50
- Sermons on Lamentations 3:50
Context — God’s Justice
48Streams of tears flow from my eyes over the destruction of the daughter of my people.
49My eyes overflow unceasingly, without relief,
50until the LORD looks down from heaven and sees.
51My eyes bring grief to my soul because of all the daughters of my city. 52Without cause my enemies hunted me like a bird.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 63:15 | Look down from heaven and see, from Your holy and glorious habitation. Where are Your zeal and might? Your yearning and compassion for me are restrained. |
| 2 | Lamentations 5:1 | Remember, O LORD, what has happened to us. Look and see our disgrace! |
| 3 | Daniel 9:16–19 | O Lord, in keeping with all Your righteous acts, I pray that Your anger and wrath may turn away from Your city Jerusalem, Your holy mountain; for because of our sins and the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and Your people are a reproach to all around us. So now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of Your servant. For Your sake, O Lord, cause Your face to shine upon Your desolate sanctuary. Incline Your ear, O my God, and hear; open Your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears Your name. For we are not presenting our petitions before You because of our righteous acts, but because of Your great compassion. O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For Your sake, O my God, do not delay, because Your city and Your people bear Your name.” |
| 4 | Psalms 102:19–20 | For He looked down from the heights of His sanctuary; the LORD gazed out from heaven to earth to hear a prisoner’s groaning, to release those condemned to death, |
| 5 | Isaiah 64:1 | If only You would rend the heavens and come down, so that mountains would quake at Your presence, |
| 6 | Isaiah 62:6–7 | On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves, nor give Him any rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth. |
| 7 | Psalms 80:14–16 | Return, O God of Hosts, we pray! Look down from heaven and see! Attend to this vine— the root Your right hand has planted, the son You have raised up for Yourself. Your vine has been cut down and burned; they perish at the rebuke of Your countenance. |
| 8 | Lamentations 2:20 | Look, O LORD, and consider: Whom have You ever treated like this? Should women eat their offspring, the infants they have nurtured? Should priests and prophets be killed in the sanctuary of the Lord? |
Lamentations 3:50 Summary
This verse means that the author is waiting for God to notice and take action in their situation. They are trusting that God will see their pain and suffering and intervene on their behalf, just like God promises in Jeremiah 33:3 to answer when we call to Him. The author is putting their hope in God's ability to see and understand, and is waiting for His timing, as encouraged in Psalm 27:14. By looking to God in this way, we can find comfort and peace in the midst of difficult circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the LORD to 'look down from heaven and see' in Lamentations 3:50?
This phrase means that God is actively watching and aware of the situation, much like in Psalm 102:19-20 where God looks down from heaven to hear the groans of the prisoners. It is a call for God's attention and intervention.
Is the author of Lamentations expressing a sense of hopelessness in this verse?
No, the author is actually expressing a sense of hope and trust in God's sovereignty, similar to what we see in Jeremiah 29:11 where God promises to give His people a future and a hope.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's omniscience?
This verse highlights God's all-seeing nature, as described in Proverbs 15:3, where it says that God's eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good. The author is trusting in God's ability to see and understand the situation.
What is the significance of the word 'until' in this verse?
The word 'until' indicates a sense of waiting and longing for God's intervention, much like in Isaiah 25:9 where it says that God's people will wait for Him and be glad. It emphasizes the author's dependence on God's action and timing.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need God to 'look down from heaven and see'?
- How can I cultivate a sense of trust and hope in God's sovereignty, even in difficult circumstances?
- What are some ways that I can actively wait for God's intervention in my life, like the author of Lamentations?
- How does the concept of God's omniscience bring me comfort and peace in times of uncertainty?
Gill's Exposition on Lamentations 3:50
Till the Lord look do: on, and behold from heaven. Disperses and dissipates the cloud that was about him; shines forth and manifests himself, and looks favourably upon his people, and delivers them
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Lamentations 3:50
Mine eye trickleth down, and ceaseth not, without any intermission, Without any intermission - or else, 'because there is no intermission' (Piscator), namely, of my miseries. Verse 50. Till the Lord look down.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Lamentations 3:50
That is, until the Lord show me some favour. See the notes on .
Trapp's Commentary on Lamentations 3:50
Lamentations 3:50 Till the LORD look down, and behold from heaven.Ver. 50. Till the Lord look down.] Let God but see the rainbow of sound repentance in our hearts, and he will soon shine forth, and cause it to clear up.
Cambridge Bible on Lamentations 3:50
50. Till the Lord look down etc.] Cp. Isaiah 63:15.
Sermons on Lamentations 3:50
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Change Our Heart's - Part 5 by Richard Owen Roberts | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding God's love and hatred. He encourages the audience to study the Bible and search for references to God's love |
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Revival! by Alan Bartley | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal experience of a young man seeking the Lord and being filled with a vision of revival just before the Great Awakening in 1904. The pre |
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Oh That God Would Come Down by Charles Leiter | This sermon is a powerful reflection on the impact of God's presence when He comes down in revival. It emphasizes the awe-inspiring sense of God's presence, the mighty works that h |
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He Acts for Those Who Wait for Him by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman emphasizes the importance of waiting on God, drawing from Isaiah 64, where the prophet pleads for God to rend the heavens and come down. He explains that waiting is n |
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God Comes Down to Us by Ray Ortlund Jr. | Ray Ortlund Jr. preaches about the significance of the church being the salt of the earth and light of the world, emphasizing the importance of the church's condition for the world |
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Cycles of Revival by Richard Owen Roberts | Richard Owen Roberts preaches about the cycles of history in the Bible, particularly focusing on the Old Testament where God's people experienced cycles of revival and departure. H |
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Studies in Romans-03 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the penalty of death for breaking the law and how Christ died to pay that penalty. The gospel of salvation by faith upholds the law by insis |