Lamentations 3:50
New International Version
until the LORD looks down from heaven and sees.

New Living Translation
until the LORD looks down from heaven and sees.

English Standard Version
until the LORD from heaven looks down and sees;

Berean Standard Bible
until the LORD looks down from heaven and sees.

King James Bible
Till the LORD look down, and behold from heaven.

New King James Version
Till the LORD from heaven Looks down and sees.

New American Standard Bible
Until the LORD looks down And sees from heaven.

NASB 1995
Until the LORD looks down And sees from heaven.

NASB 1977
Until the LORD looks down And sees from heaven.

Legacy Standard Bible
Until Yahweh looks down And sees from heaven.

Amplified Bible
Until the LORD looks down And sees from heaven.

Christian Standard Bible
until the LORD looks down from heaven and sees.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
until the LORD looks down from heaven and sees.

American Standard Version
Till Jehovah look down, and behold from heaven.

Contemporary English Version
until the LORD looks down from heaven and helps.

English Revised Version
Till the LORD look down, and behold from heaven.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
until the LORD looks down from heaven and sees.

Good News Translation
Until the LORD looks down from heaven and sees us.

International Standard Version
until the LORD bends down to see from heaven.

Majority Standard Bible
until the LORD looks down from heaven and sees.

NET Bible
until the LORD looks down from heaven and sees what has happened.

New Heart English Bible
until the LORD looks down and sees from heaven.

Webster's Bible Translation
Till the LORD shall look down, and behold from heaven.

World English Bible
until Yahweh looks down, and sees from heaven.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Until YHWH looks and sees from the heavens,

Young's Literal Translation
Till Jehovah looketh and seeth from the heavens,

Smith's Literal Translation
Till Jehovah shall look forth and see from the heavens.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Ain. Till the Lord regarded and looked down from the heavens.

Catholic Public Domain Version
AIN. until the Lord looked down and saw from the heavens.

New American Bible
Until the LORD from heaven looks down and sees.

New Revised Standard Version
until the LORD from heaven looks down and sees.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Fear and trembling have come upon us, a snare and destruction.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Fear and shaking was ours, the pit and ruin
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Till the LORD look forth, And behold from heaven.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
until the Lord look down, and behold from heaven.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
God's Justice
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.…

Cross References
Psalm 123:2
As the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maidservant look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes are on the LORD our God until He shows us mercy.

Isaiah 30:18
Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him.

Isaiah 62:7
nor give Him any rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth.

Micah 7:7
But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.

Habakkuk 2:3
For the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end and does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come and will not delay.

Psalm 130:5-6
I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope. / My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning—more than watchmen wait for the morning.

Psalm 40:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.

Isaiah 8:17
I will wait for the LORD, who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob. I will put my trust in Him.

Isaiah 25:9
And in that day it will be said, “Surely this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He has saved us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited. Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.”

James 5:7-8
Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. / You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.

Romans 8:25
But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.

Hebrews 10:36
You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.

1 Thessalonians 1:10
and to await His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus our deliverer from the coming wrath.

2 Peter 3:12-13
as you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will be destroyed by fire and the elements will melt in the heat. / But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.

Luke 18:7-8
Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them? / I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?”


Treasury of Scripture

Till the LORD look down, and behold from heaven.

Lamentations 2:20
Behold, O LORD, and consider to whom thou hast done this. Shall the women eat their fruit, and children of a span long? shall the priest and the prophet be slain in the sanctuary of the Lord?

Lamentations 5:1
Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach.

Psalm 80:14-16
Return, we beseech thee, O God of hosts: look down from heaven, and behold, and visit this vine; …

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until
The word "until" signifies a period of waiting or anticipation. In the Hebrew text, this is often expressed with a sense of hope and expectation. The use of "until" here suggests a temporary state, implying that the current suffering or lamentation is not permanent. It encourages believers to hold on to faith, knowing that God's intervention is forthcoming. This word invites reflection on the nature of divine timing, reminding us that God's plans unfold in His perfect time.

the LORD
The term "the LORD" is a translation of the Hebrew name Yahweh, which is the covenant name of God. It emphasizes His eternal, self-existent nature and His faithfulness to His promises. In the context of Lamentations, invoking "the LORD" highlights the personal relationship between God and His people. It reassures the faithful that despite the current desolation, God remains sovereign and committed to His covenant. This name is a source of comfort, reminding believers of God's unchanging nature and His ultimate authority over all circumstances.

looks down
The phrase "looks down" conveys the idea of divine observation and care. In Hebrew, this is often associated with God’s attentive and compassionate gaze. It suggests that God is not distant or indifferent to human suffering but is actively aware and concerned. This imagery reassures believers that their cries and struggles are seen by God. It is a reminder of His omnipresence and His willingness to engage with His creation. The phrase encourages trust in God's watchful oversight and His readiness to act in His perfect wisdom.

from heaven
"Heaven" in this context refers to the dwelling place of God, symbolizing His transcendence and majesty. It underscores the divine perspective that is far above human understanding. The mention of "heaven" serves to remind believers of God's supreme power and authority. It also highlights the contrast between the earthly realm of suffering and the heavenly realm of divine peace and order. This phrase inspires hope, as it assures believers that God’s intervention comes from a place of ultimate power and purity.

and sees
The word "sees" emphasizes God's active engagement with the world. In Hebrew, this verb often implies not just seeing but understanding and responding. It reassures believers that God is not passive; He is fully aware of their plight and is moved to action. This word is a powerful reminder of God's empathy and His commitment to justice. It encourages believers to remain steadfast in prayer and faith, trusting that God’s vision encompasses all things and that He will act in accordance with His perfect will.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
until
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

looks down
יַשְׁקִ֣יף (yaš·qîp̄)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8259: To overhang, look out or down

from heaven
מִשָּׁמָֽיִם׃ (miš·šā·mā·yim)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky

and sees.
וְיֵ֔רֶא (wə·yê·re)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see


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