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Lamentations 5:22

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
But thou hast utterly rejected us; thou art very wroth against us.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

But you've completely turned your back on us, you're absolutely furious with us.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes it feels like God is done with us and we're left wondering if we've pushed too far.

📚 Historical Context

The Book of Lamentations was written in the wake of the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC, a catastrophic event that marked the end of the Kingdom of Judah and the beginning of the Babylonian exile for the Israelites. In this verse, the people express profound grief and a sense of divine abandonment, reflecting their belief that God's wrath stemmed from their national sins and covenant unfaithfulness. This lament serves as a raw portrayal of the consequences of idolatry and disobedience in the biblical narrative.

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