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Lamentationes, 5

1. recordare Domine quid acciderit nobis intuere et respice obprobrium nostrum

1. Recordare, Domine, quid acci derit nobis; intuere et respice opprobrium nostrum.

2. hereditas nostra versa est ad alienos domus nostræ ad extraneos

2. Hereditas nostra versa est ad alienos, domus nostrae ad extraneos.

3. pupilli facti sumus absque patre matres nostræ quasi viduæ

3. Pupilli facti sumus absque patre, matres nostrae quasi viduae.

4. aquam nostram pecunia bibimus ligna nostra pretio conparavimus

4. Aquam nostram pecunia bibimus, ligna nostra pretio comparamus.

5. cervicibus minabamur lassis non dabatur requies

5. Iugum in cervicibus nostris minamur; lassis non datur requies.

6. Ægypto dedimus manum et Assyriis ut saturaremur pane

6. Aegyptiis dedimus manum et Assyriis, ut saturaremur pane.

7. patres nostri peccaverunt et non sunt et nos iniquitates eorum portavimus

7. Patres nostri peccaverunt et non sunt, et nos iniquitates eorum portamus. 8 Servi dominantur nostri; non est qui redimat de manu eorum.

8. servi dominati sunt nostri non fuit qui redimeret de manu eorum

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9. in animabus nostris adferebamus panem nobis a facie gladii in deserto

9. Vitae nostrae periculo afferimus panem nobis a facie gladii in deserto.

10. pellis nostra quasi clibanus exusta est a facie tempestatum famis

10. Pellis nostra quasi clibanus exusta est propter aestum famis.

11. mulieres in Sion humiliaverunt virgines in civitatibus Juda

11. Mulieres in Sion humiliaverunt et virgines in civitatibus Iudae.

12. principes manu suspensi sunt facies senum non erubuerunt

12. Principes manu eorum suspensi sunt; facies senum honorem non habuerunt.

13. adulescentibus inpudice abusi sunt et pueri in ligno corruerunt

13. Adulescentes molam portaverunt, et pueri sub lignis corruerunt.

14. senes de portis defecerunt juvenes de choro psallentium

14. Senes deficiunt de portis, iuvenes de choro psallentium.

15. defecit gaudium cordis nostri versus est in luctu chorus noster

15. Defecit gaudium cordis nostri; versus est in luctum chorus noster.

16. cecidit corona capitis nostri væ nobis quia peccavimus

16. Cecidit corona capitis nostri; vae nobis, quia peccavimus!

17. propterea mæstum factum est cor nostrum ideo contenebrati sunt oculi nostri

17. Propterea maestum factum est cor nostrum, ideo contenebrati sunt oculi nostri,

18. propter montem Sion quia disperiit vulpes ambulaverunt in eo

18. propter montem Sion, quia desolatus est: vulpes ambulant in eo.

19. tu autem Domine in æternum permanebis solium tuum in generatione et generatione

19. Tu autem, Domine, in aeternum permanebis, solium tuum in generationem et generationem.

20. quare in perpetuum oblivisceris nostri derelinques nos in longitudinem dierum

20. Quare in perpetuum oblivisceris nostri, derelinques nos in longitudinem dierum?

21. converte nos Domine ad te et convertemur innova dies nostros sicut a principio

21. Converte nos, Domine, ad te, et convertemur; innova dies nostros sicut a principio.

22. sed proiciens reppulisti nos iratus es contra nos vehementer

22. Ergone proiciens reppulisti nos, iratus es contra nos vehementer?



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Footnotes:

5:1-2 - The cry for mercy and the remembrance of the people's suffering is presented as a plea to God. The cry for divine intervention reveals the search for restoration and reconciliation with God, even after discipline (see also Psalm 25:6-7 and Micah 7:18-20).

5:3-5 - The people face desolation and the loss of their land, and injustice spreads. These verses demonstrate the consequences of collective sin and the pain of losing material and spiritual possessions, a sad reality of rebellion against God (see also 2 Chronicles 36:15-17 and Jeremiah 5:19-20).

5:7-9 - The previous generation is held accountable for its failures, but the consequences fall on future generations. This lament reflects the reality of inherited suffering and the consequences of past choices (see also Exodus 20:5 and Jeremiah 16:10-13).

5:10-13 - The city of Jerusalem and its inhabitants are in the midst of a great calamity, suffering the loss of everything they have known. This shows the depth of grief and the tragedy that occurs when divine protection is withdrawn (see also Isaiah 51:19-20 and Lamentations 2:11-12).

5:19-22 - The final cry of Lamentations is a plea for restoration and the restoration of God's glory. Despite the suffering, there is a call for renewal and for God's presence in the lives of the people, with the hope that He will not cast them off forever (see also Isaiah 64:1-2 and Jeremiah 31:3-4).

Verses related to Lamentationes, 5:

Lamentations chapter 5 presents a corporate prayer for restoration. How do people seek God's mercy after judgment? This moving text lists the people's afflictions and appeals to divine compassion. The chapter addresses themes of shame, loss of joy, and longing for renewal. Lamentations 5 concludes with an acknowledgment of God's eternal sovereignty. Ponder with us five biblical passages that echo the themes of supplication and hope present in this final chapter of Lamentations.

Psalms 79:1-4: "O God, the nations have invaded your inheritance; They desecrated your holy temple and made Jerusalem a heap of ruins. They gave the carcasses of your servants as food to the birds of the sky, the flesh of your faithful ones to wild animals. They spilled their blood like water around Jerusalem, and there is no one to bury them. We are an object of mockery to our neighbors, of scorn and ridicule to those around us." - This psalm expresses laments similar to those found in Lamentations 5, describing the desecration of Jerusalem and the suffering of the people.

Isaiah 63:17-19: "Why, Lord, do you allow us to stray from your ways and harden our hearts so as not to fear you? Return, for the sake of your servants, from the tribes of your inheritance. For a short time your people were in possession of your holy place, but now our adversaries have trampled on your sanctuary. We are like those over whom you never ruled, like those who were never called by your name." - This prayer from Isaiah reflects themes similar to those in Lamentations 5, such as the appeal to God for restoration and the recognition of the people's alienation.

Jeremiah 31:18: "I heard Ephraim saying: You punished me, and I was punished like a bull not yet tamed; convert me, and I will be converted, because you are the Lord, my God." - This verse echoes the theme of repentance and the desire for restoration found in Lamentations 5.

Micah 7:18-20: "Who is a God like you, who forgives iniquity and forgets the transgression of the remainder of your inheritance? The Lord does not hold back His anger forever, because He delights in mercy. He will have compassion on us again; He will trample our iniquities underfoot and cast all our sins into the depths of the sea. You will show faithfulness to Jacob and to Abraham the mercy that you swore to our fathers from ancient times." - This passage expresses hope in God's mercy, reflecting Lamentations 5's final call for restoration.

Psalms 80:19: "Restore us, Lord God of hosts; Make your face shine, and we will be saved." - This final verse of Psalm 80 echoes the call for restoration that concludes the book of Lamentations.

FAQ:

What does the request for the restoration of Jerusalem in Lamentations 5 mean?

The request for restoration reflects the prophet's desire to see Jerusalem restored to its glory, with God bringing healing and renewal after judgment. (Lamentations 5:19-21)

What does the prophet say about God's faithfulness at the end of Lamentations 5?

The prophet recognizes that despite suffering, God remains faithful and eternal, and He must be sought for restoration. (Lamentations 5:19)

How do the people of Israel express repentance in Lamentations 5?

The people express repentance by asking forgiveness for their sins, recognizing that the destruction of Jerusalem was a reflection of their disobedience. (Lamentations 5:1-22)

What does it mean for Israel that "God restores us"?

It means that God will bring restoration and healing to the people, restoring the peace and prosperity they lost due to sin and divine judgment. (Lamentations 5:21)

How does the prophet conclude Lamentations regarding Israel's future?

The prophet concludes with an appeal to God's mercy, expressing the hope that He will restore His people and deliver them from suffering despite all they have been through. (Lamentations 5:19-22)


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