Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Jerusalem has sinned greatly and so has become unclean. All who honored her despise her, for they have all seen her naked; she herself groans and turns away. New Living Translation Jerusalem has sinned greatly, so she has been tossed away like a filthy rag. All who once honored her now despise her, for they have seen her stripped naked and humiliated. All she can do is groan and hide her face. English Standard Version Jerusalem sinned grievously; therefore she became filthy; all who honored her despise her, for they have seen her nakedness; she herself groans and turns her face away. Berean Standard Bible Jerusalem has sinned greatly; therefore she has become an object of scorn. All who honored her now despise her, for they have seen her nakedness; she herself groans and turns away. King James Bible Jerusalem hath grievously sinned; therefore she is removed: all that honoured her despise her, because they have seen her nakedness: yea, she sigheth, and turneth backward. New King James Version Jerusalem has sinned gravely, Therefore she has become vile. All who honored her despise her Because they have seen her nakedness; Yes, she sighs and turns away. New American Standard Bible Jerusalem sinned greatly, Therefore she has become an object of ridicule. All who honored her despise her Because they have seen her nakedness; Even she herself groans and turns away. NASB 1995 Jerusalem sinned greatly, Therefore she has become an unclean thing. All who honored her despise her Because they have seen her nakedness; Even she herself groans and turns away. NASB 1977 Jerusalem sinned greatly, Therefore she has become an unclean thing. All who honored her despise her Because they have seen her nakedness; Even she herself groans and turns away. Legacy Standard Bible Jerusalem sinned greatly; Therefore she has become an impure thing. All who honored her despise her Because they have seen her nakedness; Even she herself sighs and turns away. Amplified Bible Jerusalem sinned greatly; Therefore she has become an unclean thing [and has been removed]. All who honored her [now] despise her Because they have seen her nakedness; Even she herself groans and turns [her face] away. Christian Standard Bible Jerusalem has sinned grievously; therefore, she has become an object of scorn. All who honored her now despise her, for they have seen her nakedness. She herself groans and turns away. Holman Christian Standard Bible Jerusalem has sinned grievously; therefore, she has become an object of scorn. All who honored her now despise her, for they have seen her nakedness. She herself groans and turns away. American Standard Version Jerusalem hath grievously sinned; therefore she is become as an unclean thing; All that honored her despise her, because they have seen her nakedness: Yea, she sigheth, and turneth backward. Contemporary English Version Jerusalem's horrible sins have made the city a joke. Those who once admired her now hate her instead--she has been disgraced; she groans and turns away. English Revised Version Jerusalem hath grievously sinned; therefore she is become as an unclean thing: all that honoured her despise her, because they have seen her nakedness: yea, she sigheth, and turneth backward. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jerusalem has sinned so much that it has become a filthy thing. Everyone who used to honor it now despises it. They've seen it naked. Jerusalem groans and turns away. Good News Translation Her honor is gone; she is naked and held in contempt. She groans and hides her face in shame. Jerusalem made herself filthy with terrible sin. International Standard Version Jerusalem sinned greatly, and she became unclean. All who honored her now despise her, because they saw her naked. She herself groans and turns her face away. Majority Standard Bible Jerusalem has sinned greatly; therefore she has become an object of scorn. All who honored her now despise her, for they have seen her nakedness; she herself groans and turns away. NET Bible Jerusalem committed terrible sin; therefore she became an object of scorn. All who admired her have despised her because they have seen her nakedness. She groans aloud and turns away in shame. New Heart English Bible Jerusalem has grievously sinned; therefore she has become as an unclean thing; all who honored her despise her, because they have seen her nakedness: yes, she groans, and turns away. Webster's Bible Translation Jerusalem hath grievously sinned; therefore she is removed: all that honored her despise her, because they have seen her nakedness: yes, she sigheth and turneth backward. World English Bible Jerusalem has grievously sinned. Therefore she has become unclean. All who honored her despise her, because they have seen her nakedness. Yes, she sighs and turns backward. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA sin has Jerusalem sinned, "" Therefore she has become impure, "" All who honored her have esteemed her lightly, "" For they have seen her nakedness, "" Indeed, she herself has sighed and turns backward. Young's Literal Translation A sin hath Jerusalem sinned, Therefore impure she hath become, All who honoured her have esteemed her lightly, For they have seen her nakedness, Yea, she herself hath sighed and turneth backward. Smith's Literal Translation Jerusalem sinned a sin; for this she was for a removing: all honoring her despised her, for they saw her nakedness: also she sighed, and she will turn away behind. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHeth. Jerusalem hath grievously sinned, therefore is she become unstable: all that honoured her have despised her, because they have seen her shame: but she sighed and turned backward. Catholic Public Domain Version HETH. Jerusalem has sinned a grievous sin. Because of this, she has become unstable. All who glorified her have spurned her, because they have looked upon her disgrace. Then she groaned and turned away again. New American Bible Jerusalem has sinned grievously, therefore she has become a mockery; Those who honored her now demean her, for they saw her nakedness; She herself groans out loud, and turns away. New Revised Standard Version Jerusalem sinned grievously, so she has become a mockery; all who honored her despise her, for they have seen her nakedness; she herself groans, and turns her face away. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleJerusalem has grievously sinned; therefore she has become an abomination; all who honored her, despise her, because they see her nakedness; yea, she sighs and turns backward. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Kheth Jerusalem has sinned a sin, because of this she has become an abomination. All who honored her despise her, because they saw her nakedness; also she has groaned and she has turned her back OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Jerusalem hath grievously sinned, Therefore she is become as one unclean; All that honoured her despise her, Because they have seen her nakedness; She herself also sigheth, And turneth backward. Brenton Septuagint Translation HETH. Jerusalem has sinned a great sin; therefore has she come into tribulation, all that used to honour her have afflicted her, for they have seen her shame: yea, she herself groaned, and turned backward. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context How Lonely Lies the City…7In the days of her affliction and wandering Jerusalem remembers all the treasures that were hers in days of old. When her people fell into enemy hands she received no help. Her enemies looked upon her, laughing at her downfall. 8Jerusalem has sinned greatly; therefore she has become an object of scorn. All who honored her now despise her, for they have seen her nakedness; she herself groans and turns away. 9Her uncleanness stains her skirts; she did not consider her end. Her downfall was astounding; there was no one to comfort her. Look, O LORD, on my affliction, for the enemy has triumphed!… Cross References Jeremiah 13:27 Your adulteries and lustful neighings, your shameless prostitution on the hills and in the fields—I have seen your detestable acts. Woe to you, O Jerusalem! How long will you remain unclean?” Isaiah 1:4 Alas, O sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a brood of evildoers, children who act corruptly! They have forsaken the LORD; they have despised the Holy One of Israel and turned their backs on Him. Ezekiel 16:37 therefore I will surely gather all the lovers with whom you found pleasure, all those you loved and all those you hated. I will gather them against you from all around and expose you before them, and they will see you completely naked. Jeremiah 2:19 Your own evil will discipline you; your own apostasies will reprimand you. Consider and realize how evil and bitter it is for you to forsake the LORD your God and to have no fear of Me,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts. Hosea 5:5 Israel’s arrogance testifies against them; Israel and Ephraim stumble in their iniquity; even Judah stumbles with them. Ezekiel 23:9 Therefore I delivered her into the hands of her lovers, the Assyrians for whom she lusted. Isaiah 3:9 The expression on their faces testifies against them, and like Sodom they flaunt their sin; they do not conceal it. Woe to them, for they have brought disaster upon themselves. Jeremiah 3:3 Therefore the showers have been withheld, and no spring rains have fallen. Yet you have the brazen look of a prostitute; you refuse to be ashamed. Ezekiel 16:15 But because of your fame, you trusted in your beauty and played the harlot. You lavished your favors on everyone who passed by, and your beauty was theirs for the asking. Hosea 2:5 For their mother has played the harlot and has conceived them in disgrace. For she thought, ‘I will go after my lovers, who give me bread and water, wool and linen, oil and drink.’ Jeremiah 4:30 And you, O devastated one, what will you do, though you dress yourself in scarlet, though you adorn yourself with gold jewelry, though you enlarge your eyes with paint? You adorn yourself in vain; your lovers despise you; they want to take your life. Ezekiel 23:29 They will treat you with hatred, take all for which you have worked, and leave you naked and bare, so that the shame of your prostitution will be exposed. Your indecency and promiscuity Isaiah 47:3 Your nakedness will be uncovered and your shame will be exposed. I will take vengeance; I will spare no one.” Jeremiah 6:15 Are they ashamed of the abomination they have committed? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; when I punish them, they will collapse,” says the LORD. Ezekiel 16:37-39 therefore I will surely gather all the lovers with whom you found pleasure, all those you loved and all those you hated. I will gather them against you from all around and expose you before them, and they will see you completely naked. / And I will sentence you to the punishment of women who commit adultery and those who shed blood; so I will bring upon you the wrath of your bloodshed and jealousy. / Then I will deliver you into the hands of your lovers, and they will level your mounds and tear down your lofty shrines. They will strip off your clothes, take your fine jewelry, and leave you naked and bare. Treasury of Scripture Jerusalem has grievously sinned; therefore she is removed: all that honored her despise her, because they have seen her nakedness: yes, she sighs, and turns backward. hath Lamentations 1:5,20 1 Kings 8:46,47 1 Kings 9:7,9 removed. Jeremiah 15:4 Jeremiah 24:9 Jeremiah 34:17 all Lamentations 4:15,16 Lamentations 5:12-16 1 Samuel 2:30 they Lamentations 4:21 Isaiah 47:3 Jeremiah 13:22,26 she sigheth Lamentations 1:4,11,21,22 Lamentations 2:10 Jeremiah 4:31 Jump to Previous Backward Breathing Cause Despise Face Filthy Great Greatly Grief Grievously Herself Honored Honour Honoured Impurity Jerusalem Nakedness Removed Shame Sighs Sin Sinned Turned Turneth Turns UncleanJump to Next Backward Breathing Cause Despise Face Filthy Great Greatly Grief Grievously Herself Honored Honour Honoured Impurity Jerusalem Nakedness Removed Shame Sighs Sin Sinned Turned Turneth Turns UncleanLamentations 1 1. The miseries of Jerusalem and of the Jews lamented12. The attention of beholders demanded to this unprecedented case 18. The justice of God acknowledged, and his mercy supplicated. Jerusalem has sinned greatly; The city of Jerusalem, representing the people of Judah, is depicted as having committed significant transgressions against God. This sinfulness is a recurring theme in the prophetic literature, where the prophets often call out the idolatry, injustice, and covenant unfaithfulness of the Israelites. The gravity of Jerusalem's sin is emphasized, suggesting a deep-seated rebellion against God's laws and commands. This echoes the warnings given by prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah, who urged the people to repent and return to God. therefore she has become an object of scorn. All who honored her now despise her, for they have seen her nakedness; she herself groans and turns away. Persons / Places / Events 1. JerusalemThe capital city of Judah, representing the people of God. It is central to the events of Lamentations, symbolizing the spiritual and physical state of the nation. 2. The Prophet Jeremiah Traditionally considered the author of Lamentations, he is known as the "weeping prophet" due to his deep sorrow over the destruction of Jerusalem. 3. Babylonian Exile The historical context of Lamentations, where the Babylonians conquered Jerusalem, leading to the destruction of the city and the temple, and the exile of its people. 4. The Nations Refers to the surrounding peoples who once respected Jerusalem but now scorn her due to her downfall. 5. Sin and Judgment The overarching theme of Lamentations, highlighting the consequences of Jerusalem's sins and the resulting divine judgment. Teaching Points The Consequences of SinSin has tangible consequences, both spiritually and physically. Jerusalem's downfall serves as a stark reminder of the seriousness of turning away from God. The Loss of Honor Once a city of honor, Jerusalem's sin led to her disgrace. This teaches us that sin can strip away our dignity and the respect of others. The Importance of Repentance The groaning and turning away of Jerusalem symbolize a need for repentance. We are called to recognize our sins and turn back to God. God's Faithfulness in Judgment Even in judgment, God remains faithful to His word. Understanding this helps us trust in His justice and mercy. Hope in Restoration While Lamentations is a book of sorrow, it also points to the hope of restoration. God's discipline is meant to bring us back to Him. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Lamentations 1Why does Psalm 79 place sole blame on invading nations without acknowledging Israel’s own possible role in its downfall? Why has Jerusalem suffered such great devastation and sorrow? Does archaeological evidence confirm that Jerusalem was truly deserted as stated in Lamentations 1:1? In Judges 1:8 versus 1:21, why does it say Judah captured Jerusalem but Benjamin couldn't drive out the Jebusites, leading to conflicting accounts about Jerusalem's conquest?(8) Therefore she is removed.--The verb is used technically for the separation of a woman under ceremonial defilement; and the daughter of Zion in her sin and shame is compared (as in Lamentations 1:17) to such a woman. The figure is continued with a startling boldness. Like a woman exposed to the gaze of scorners, Jerusalem would fain turn her back upon those who exult in the twofold nakedness of her sin and of its punishment.Verse 8. - Therefore she is removed; rather, she is become an abomination (literally, an impurity; comp. Leviticus 15:19). The poet leaves out the preliminary clause, "therefore she is grievously punished." It was the humiliation of Jerusalem, rather than her sin, which brought upon her the contempt of her neighbours. The destruction of a city is often compared to the ill treatment of a defenceless woman (Isaiah 47:3; Nahum 3:5). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Jerusalemיְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel has sinned greatly; חֵ֤טְא (ḥêṭ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2399: A crime, its penalty therefore עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against she has become הָיָ֑תָה (hā·yā·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be an object of scorn. לְנִידָ֣ה (lə·nî·ḏāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5206: Removal, exile All כָּֽל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every who honored her מְכַבְּדֶ֤יהָ (mə·ḵab·bə·ḏe·hā) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 3513: To be heavy, weighty, or burdensome now despise her, הִזִּיל֙וּהָ֙ (hiz·zî·lū·hā) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural | third person feminine singular Strong's 2107: To shake out, to scatter profusely, to treat lightly for כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they have seen רָא֣וּ (rā·’ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7200: To see her nakedness; עֶרְוָתָ֔הּ (‘er·wā·ṯāh) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 6172: Nakedness she הִ֥יא (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are herself groans נֶאֶנְחָ֖ה (ne·’en·ḥāh) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 584: To sigh, groan and turns וַתָּ֥שָׁב (wat·tā·šāḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again away. אָחֽוֹר׃ (’ā·ḥō·wr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 268: The hinder part, behind, backward, the West Links Lamentations 1:8 NIVLamentations 1:8 NLT Lamentations 1:8 ESV Lamentations 1:8 NASB Lamentations 1:8 KJV Lamentations 1:8 BibleApps.com Lamentations 1:8 Biblia Paralela Lamentations 1:8 Chinese Bible Lamentations 1:8 French Bible Lamentations 1:8 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Lamentations 1:8 Jerusalem has grievously sinned (Lam. 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