Lamentations 3:58
Lamentations 3:58 in Multiple Translations
You defend my cause, O Lord; You redeem my life.
O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life.
O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life.
O Lord, you have taken up the cause of my soul, you have made my life safe.
You have taken my case and defended me; you have saved my life!
O Lord, thou hast maintained the cause of my soule, and hast redeemed my life.
Thou hast pleaded, O Lord, the pleadings of my soul, Thou hast redeemed my life.
Lord, you have pleaded the causes of my soul. You have redeemed my life.
O LORD, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life.
Res. Thou hast judged, O Lord, the cause of my soul, thou the Redeemer of my life.
Yahweh, you defended me; you did not allow me to die.
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Lamentations 3:58 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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רַ֧בְתָּ
אֲדֹנָ֛/י
רִיבֵ֥י
נַפְשִׁ֖/י
גָּאַ֥לְתָּ
חַיָּֽ/י
רַ֧בְתָּ
rîyb
H7378
to contend
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
אֲדֹנָ֛/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
Lord
N-mp | Suff
רִיבֵ֥י
rîyb
H7379
strife
N-cp
נַפְשִׁ֖/י
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
גָּאַ֥לְתָּ
gâʼal
H1350
to redeem
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
חַיָּֽ/י
chay
H2416
alive
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Lamentations 3:58
רַ֧בְתָּ
rîyb
H7378
"to contend"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to argue or contend with someone, like in a lawsuit or a heated debate. It is used in various forms, such as physically fighting or verbally complaining. This concept appears in books like Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: 1) to strive, contend 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to strive 1a1a) physically 1a1b) with words 1a2) to conduct a case or suit (legal), sue 1a3) to make complaint 1a4) to quarrel 1b) (Hiphil) to contend against
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: adversary, chide, complain, contend, debate, [idiom] ever, [idiom] lay wait, plead, rebuke, strive, [idiom] thoroughly. See also: Genesis 26:20; Job 40:2; Psalms 35:1.
אֲדֹנָ֛/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.
רִיבֵ֥י
rîyb
H7379
"strife"
N-cp
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.
נַפְשִׁ֖/י
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
גָּאַ֥לְתָּ
gâʼal
H1350
"to redeem"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
This Hebrew word means redemption, describing the act of a kinsman buying back a relative's property or marrying their widow, as seen in the story of Boaz in Ruth.
Definition: : redeem 1) to redeem, act as kinsman-redeemer, avenge, revenge, ransom, do the part of a kinsman 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to act as kinsman, do the part of next of kin, act as kinsman-redeemer 1a1a) by marrying brother's widow to beget a child for him, to redeem from slavery, to redeem land, to exact vengeance 1a2) to redeem (by payment) 1a3) to redeem (with God as subject) 1a3a) individuals from death 1a3b) Israel from Egyptian bondage 1a3c) Israel from exile 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to redeem oneself 1b2) to be redeemed
Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] in any wise, [idiom] at all, avenger, deliver, (do, perform the part of near, next) kinsfolk(-man), purchase, ransom, redeem(-er), revenger. See also: Genesis 48:16; Job 3:5; Psalms 19:15.
חַיָּֽ/י
chay
H2416
"alive"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
Study Notes — Lamentations 3:58
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- Context
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- Lamentations 3:58 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Lamentations 3:58
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Lamentations 3:58
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Lamentations 3:58
- Trapp's Commentary on Lamentations 3:58
- Ellicott's Commentary on Lamentations 3:58
- Cambridge Bible on Lamentations 3:58
- Sermons on Lamentations 3:58
Context — God’s Justice
56You heard my plea: “Do not ignore my cry for relief.”
57You drew near when I called on You; You said, “Do not be afraid.”
58You defend my cause, O Lord; You redeem my life.
59You have seen, O LORD, the wrong done to me; vindicate my cause! 60You have seen all their malice, all their plots against me.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 34:22–1 | — |
| 2 | Jeremiah 51:36 | Therefore this is what the LORD says: “Behold, I will plead your case and take vengeance on your behalf; I will dry up her sea and make her springs run dry. |
| 3 | Psalms 103:4 | who redeems your life from the Pit and crowns you with loving devotion and compassion, |
| 4 | Jeremiah 50:34 | Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of Hosts is His name. He will fervently plead their case so that He may bring rest to the earth, but turmoil to those who live in Babylon. |
| 5 | Psalms 71:23 | When I sing praise to You my lips will shout for joy, along with my soul, which You have redeemed. |
| 6 | Genesis 48:16 | the angel who has redeemed me from all harm— may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.” |
| 7 | 1 Samuel 25:39 | On hearing that Nabal was dead, David said, “Blessed be the LORD, who has upheld my cause against the reproach of Nabal and has restrained His servant from evil. For the LORD has brought the wickedness of Nabal down upon his own head.” Then David sent word to Abigail, asking for her in marriage. |
Lamentations 3:58 Summary
This verse means that God is our Protector and Savior, who defends us against harm and evil, and redeems us from the power of sin and death. He is always working for our good, even when we can't see it, as promised in Romans 8:28. Just like a lawyer defends their client's case, God defends our cause and ensures that justice is served. We can trust Him to redeem our lives and bring us into a place of safety and freedom, just as He promised in Psalm 34:22, which says that the Lord redeems the life of His servants.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to defend my cause?
When God defends our cause, He acts as our Advocate and Judge, ensuring that justice is served and our rights are protected, as seen in Psalm 140:12, where it says that God will maintain the cause of the afflicted.
How does God redeem my life?
God redeems our lives by saving us from the power of sin and death, and restoring us to a right relationship with Himself, as promised in Psalm 103:4, which says that God redeems our lives from the pit.
What is the relationship between God's defense of my cause and the redemption of my life?
God's defense of our cause is closely tied to the redemption of our lives, as He works to rescue us from the forces of evil and bring us into a place of safety and freedom, as seen in Isaiah 43:1-3, where God says that He has redeemed us and will be with us in times of trouble.
How can I trust that God will defend my cause and redeem my life?
We can trust that God will defend our cause and redeem our lives because of His character, as revealed in Scripture, which shows Him to be a faithful and loving God, who is always working for our good, as promised in Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways have I experienced God defending my cause and redeeming my life in the past?
- How can I trust God to defend my cause and redeem my life in the midst of current challenges and struggles?
- What are some areas of my life where I need God to defend my cause and redeem my life right now?
- How can I express my gratitude to God for His defense of my cause and redemption of my life?
- What does this verse reveal about God's heart towards me, and how can I respond to His love and care?
Gill's Exposition on Lamentations 3:58
O Lord, thou hast pleaded the cause of my soul,.... Or, causes of "my soul", or "life" (u); such as concerned his soul and life: not one only, but many of them; and this respects not Jeremiah only,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Lamentations 3:58
O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life. Jeremiah cites God's gracious answers to his prayers, in times past, as an encouragement to his fellow-countrymen to trust in Him. Verse 58.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Lamentations 3:58
Thou hast been wont to take my part against my enemies, not like a lawyer by word of mouth, but actually and really pleading my cause. Thou hast redeemed my life; thou hast saved me from many a danger which looked fatally upon me.
Trapp's Commentary on Lamentations 3:58
Lamentations 3:58 O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life.Ver. 58. O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul.] Whereof those Babylonians were no just judges. Thou hast redeemed my life.] It is the life, nay, the soul of the saints, that the wicked hunt after, though they do not always profess so to do.
Ellicott's Commentary on Lamentations 3:58
(58) Thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul—i.e., Jehovah had appeared as the advocate, or next-of-kin protector, of the prophet in the persecutions which were aimed against his life. Another personal reference to the prophet’s sufferings. (Comp. Jeremiah 26:8-17; Jeremiah 37:14; Jeremiah 38:4.)
Cambridge Bible on Lamentations 3:58
58. thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul] The enemy are likened to opponents in a suit at law. The Lord has been the writer’s successful advocate against them. He is therefore invoked once again to defeat them.
Sermons on Lamentations 3:58
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God Has Prepared a Place for You by Teresa Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jonah in the Bible. He highlights how the preaching of God's word can have a profound impact on people's lives, even those who |
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In Nothing Be Anxious; but in Everything by Prayer by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of learning from our experiences rather than complaining. He encourages the audience to do all things without murmuring and d |
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Our Father, Untrustworthy? by Miles J. Stanford | Miles J. Stanford preaches on the profound love of God, emphasizing that He not only gave His Son for us but also continues to pursue us with His grace until we are transformed by |
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The Lord Redeems the Soul of His Servants by Octavius Winslow | Octavius Winslow emphasizes the unwavering love and redemption of God for His servants, contrasting the fleeting nature of earthly relationships and joys with the eternal and uncha |
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2 Corinthians 9:10 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on the importance of almsgiving and the spiritual and temporal rewards that come from it. He emphasizes the need to exhibit a virtuous life worthy of God's |
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Consider That He Is God by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the importance of blessing the Lord with all that is within us, acknowledging His role in redeeming our lives from destruction and crowning us w |
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Lawful Strife by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the importance of striving lawfully in the Christian race, drawing parallels between the natural and spiritual realms. He emphasizes the need for the Ho |