Lamentations 5:11
Lamentations 5:11 in Multiple Translations
Women have been ravished in Zion, virgins in the cities of Judah.
They ravished the women in Zion, and the maids in the cities of Judah.
They ravished the women in Zion, The virgins in the cities of Judah.
They took by force the women in Zion, the virgins in the towns of Judah.
They raped women in Zion, virgins in the towns of Judah.
They defiled the women in Zion, and the maydes in the cities of Iudah.
Wives in Zion they have humbled, Virgins — in cities of Judah.
They ravished the women in Zion, the virgins in the cities of Judah.
They ravished the women in Zion, and the maids in the cities of Judah.
They oppressed the women in Sion, and the virgins in the cities of Juda.
Our enemies have raped the women in Jerusalem, and they have done that to the young women in all the towns of Judea.
Berean Amplified Bible — Lamentations 5:11
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Lamentations 5:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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נָשִׁים֙
בְּ/צִיּ֣וֹן
עִנּ֔וּ
בְּתֻלֹ֖ת
בְּ/עָרֵ֥י
יְהוּדָֽה
נָשִׁים֙
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fp
בְּ/צִיּ֣וֹן
Tsîyôwn
H6726
Zion
Prep | N-proper
עִנּ֔וּ
ʻânâh
H6031
be occupied
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
בְּתֻלֹ֖ת
bᵉthûwlâh
H1330
virgin
N-fp
בְּ/עָרֵ֥י
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Prep | N-fp
יְהוּדָֽה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Lamentations 5:11
נָשִׁים֙
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
N-fp
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
בְּ/צִיּ֣וֹן
Tsîyôwn
H6726
"Zion"
Prep | N-proper
Zion refers to a mountain in Jerusalem, often used as another name for the city, especially in prophetic books like Isaiah and Jeremiah.
Definition: Zion = "parched place" another name for Jerusalem especially in the prophetic books Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: Zion. See also: 2 Samuel 5:7; Isaiah 49:14; Psalms 2:6.
עִנּ֔וּ
ʻânâh
H6031
"be occupied"
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
To afflict or oppress someone, making them feel low or depressed. In the Bible, it can also mean to humble oneself, as seen in Psalm 35:13. It involves being put down or becoming weak.
Definition: (Qal) to be occupied, be busied with
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: abase self, afflict(-ion, self), answer (by mistake for H6030 (עָנָה)), chasten self, deal hardly with, defile, exercise, force, gentleness, humble (self), hurt, ravish, sing (by mistake for H6030 (עָנָה)), speak (by mistake for H6030 (עָנָה)), submit self, weaken, [idiom] in any wise. See also: Genesis 15:13; 2 Kings 17:20; Psalms 35:13.
בְּתֻלֹ֖ת
bᵉthûwlâh
H1330
"virgin"
N-fp
A virgin, or bride, is described by this word, emphasizing her private and untouched state, as seen in the stories of Genesis and Esther.
Definition: virgin
Usage: Occurs in 50 OT verses. KJV: maid, virgin. See also: Genesis 24:16; Isaiah 23:12; Psalms 45:15.
בְּ/עָרֵ֥י
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Prep | N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
יְהוּדָֽה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
Study Notes — Lamentations 5:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Lamentations 5:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Lamentations 5:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Lamentations 5:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Lamentations 5:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Lamentations 5:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Lamentations 5:11
- Cambridge Bible on Lamentations 5:11
- Barnes' Notes on Lamentations 5:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Lamentations 5:11
- Sermons on Lamentations 5:11
Context — A Prayer for Restoration
9We get our bread at the risk of our lives because of the sword in the wilderness.
10Our skin is as hot as an oven with fever from our hunger.
11Women have been ravished in Zion, virgins in the cities of Judah.
12Princes have been hung up by their hands; elders receive no respect. 13Young men toil at millstones; boys stagger under loads of wood.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 13:16 | Their infants will be dashed to pieces before their eyes, their houses will be looted, and their wives will be ravished. |
| 2 | Zechariah 14:2 | For I will gather all the nations for battle against Jerusalem, and the city will be captured, the houses looted, and the women ravished. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be removed from the city. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 28:30 | You will be pledged in marriage to a woman, but another man will violate her. You will build a house but will not live in it. You will plant a vineyard but will not enjoy its fruit. |
Lamentations 5:11 Summary
Lamentations 5:11 tells us that during a time of great suffering and conquest, women in Jerusalem and the surrounding cities were treated very badly and hurt in terrible ways. This verse is a sad reminder of the devastating consequences of sin and rebellion against God, as seen in Jeremiah 6:13-15. However, it also points us to God's desire to protect and care for the vulnerable, as seen in Psalm 82:3-4 and Matthew 25:31-46. As we reflect on this verse, we can remember that God is a God of justice and compassion, and that He calls us to care for and protect those who are hurting, just as He does, as seen in Isaiah 1:17 and Micah 6:8.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for women to be ravished in Zion?
In Lamentations 5:11, the word 'ravished' refers to the violent act of rape or sexual assault, highlighting the severe suffering and violation of women during the conquest of Jerusalem, as also seen in Isaiah 13:16 and Zechariah 14:2.
Why does the Bible include such disturbing descriptions of violence?
The Bible includes these descriptions to convey the severity of God's judgment on sin, as well as the devastating consequences of human rebellion against God, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:15 and Jeremiah 6:13-15.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
Lamentations 5:11 is part of a larger lamentation of the destruction of Jerusalem, highlighting the suffering of various groups, including women, princes, and young men, as seen in Lamentations 5:9-13, and emphasizing the need for repentance and restoration, as seen in Lamentations 5:21.
What can we learn from the specific mention of virgins in the cities of Judah?
The mention of virgins in Lamentations 5:11 emphasizes the innocence and vulnerability of those affected by the conquest, highlighting the need for God's protection and justice, as seen in Psalm 82:3-4 and Isaiah 1:17.
Reflection Questions
- How can I respond to the suffering and injustice in my own community, and what role can I play in bringing hope and healing to those affected?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of protecting and respecting the vulnerable, particularly women and children, as seen in Psalm 82:3-4 and James 1:27?
- How can I use my own experiences of suffering or hardship to minister to others and point them to God's comfort and restoration, as seen in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4?
- What does Lamentations 5:11 reveal about the nature of God's judgment and the consequences of sin, and how can I apply this to my own life and relationships, as seen in Romans 6:23 and Galatians 6:7-8?
Gill's Exposition on Lamentations 5:11
They ravished the women in Zion,.... Or "humbled" them (w); an euphemism; the women that were married to men in Zion, as the Targum; and if this wickedness was committed in the holy mountain of Zion,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Lamentations 5:11
They ravished the women in Zion, and the maids in the cities of Judah. They ravished the women in Zion. So, in just retribution, Babylon itself should fare in the end (Isaiah 13:16).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Lamentations 5:11
Usual outrages of barbarous soldiers. The Hebrew is, They humbled, a modest term to express these actions by.
Trapp's Commentary on Lamentations 5:11
Lamentations 5:11 They ravished the women in Zion, [and] the maids in the cities of Judah.Ver. 11. They ravished the women in Zion.] Heb., They humbled, i.e., they dishonested: although Virgo invita vexari quidem potest, violari non potest. The Chaldee paraphraseth thus, The wives were ravished by the Romans, and the maids by the Chaldees; for the Jewish doctors do understand this book of the Lamentations concerning both the destructions of Jerusalem.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Lamentations 5:11
Verse 11. They ravished the women in Zion, and the maids in the cities of Judah.] The evil mentioned here was predicted by Moses, Deuteronomy 28:30; Deuteronomy 28:32, and by Jeremiah, Jeremiah 6:12.
Cambridge Bible on Lamentations 5:11
11, 12. We notice the sudden harking back to incidents connected immediately with the capture of the city.
Barnes' Notes on Lamentations 5:11
They ravished - They humbled.
Whedon's Commentary on Lamentations 5:11
11-13. Ravished the women — In those verses we have individualizing illustrations of the unhappy lot of the people.
Sermons on Lamentations 5:11
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Prophecy - What Lies Ahead? by Oswald J. Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the four major events that will occur in connection with the capture of the city of Jerusalem. These events include the capture itself, the L |
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Dvd 33 the Theocratic Kingdom by Art Katz | This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding the mystery of Israel's restoration and its inseparable connection to the establishment of God's rule on earth through a lite |
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Be Alert for the Lords Return by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the relevance of the Bible in current times, focusing on the prophetic nature of Zechariah 14 and other passages regarding the second coming of Christ. It e |
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What Lies Ahead by Oswald J. Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the 14th chapter of the book of Zechariah, which is divided into four sections. The first section focuses on the capture of the city of Jerusa |
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Thy Kingdom Come by David Gardner | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the urgency of the message and the responsibility of the watchmen to warn the people. He believes that the world is on the brink of momentous |
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Eternity to Eternity 12 Genesis 1:24 by Joseph Balsan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of experiencing the new birth in order to find true happiness. He references the 67th Psalm, which speaks about those who feig |
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The Gentiles in Relation to the Coming of the Lord. by William Kelly | William Kelly preaches about the future events prophesied in the Bible, focusing on the restoration and blessings of Israel, the defeat of the nations gathered against Jerusalem, t |