Lamentations 2:22

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Thou hast called as in a solemn day my terrors round about, so that in the day of the LORD'S anger none escaped nor remained: those that I have swaddled and brought up hath mine enemy consumed.

Complete Jewish Bible:

You have summoned my terrors from every direction, as on a festival day. On the day of ADONAI's anger, not one escaped; not one survived -the children I held in my arms and raised, my enemy has destroyed.

Berean Standard Bible:

You summoned my attackers on every side, as for the day of an appointed feast. In the day of the LORD’s anger no one escaped or survived; my enemy has destroyed those I nurtured and reared.

American Standard Version:

Thou hast called, as in the day of a solemn assembly, my terrors on every side; And there was none that escaped or remained in the day of Jehovah’s anger: Those that I have dandled and brought up hath mine enemy consumed.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Thou hast called^{H7121} as in a solemn^{H4150} day^{H3117} my terrors^{H4032} round about^{H5439}, so that in the day^{H3117} of the LORD'S^{H3068} anger^{H639} none escaped^{H6412} nor remained^{H8300}: those that I have swaddled^{H2946} and brought up^{H7235} hath mine enemy^{H341} consumed^{H3615}.

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Commentary for Lamentations 2:22

Lamentations 2:22 is part of a larger poem found in the book of Lamentations, traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah. This verse is set within the context of the Babylonian conquest and destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BCE. The book expresses deep sorrow and mourning over the fall of Judah's capital city and the subsequent exile of its people.

In this particular verse, the speaker describes the devastating impact of God's judgment. The imagery used is that of a solemn day, a day of the Lord's anger, which is a common biblical motif referring to a time when God intervenes in history to judge and to punish. The verse conveys a sense of complete devastation—none escaped nor remained—indicating the totality of the destruction.

The personal dimension of the tragedy is highlighted by the reference to the children ("those that I have swaddled and brought up") who have been consumed by the enemy. This speaks to the heart-wrenching reality that even the most vulnerable and innocent, those who have been nurtured and cared for, have not been spared from the enemy's brutality. The verse reflects the depth of suffering and loss experienced by the people, as well as the seeming abandonment by God, their protector.

The themes present in this verse include the wrath of God, the consequences of sin and disobedience, the harsh reality of war and conquest, and the profound sense of grief and helplessness in the face of catastrophic loss. It is a poignant expression of the despair felt by the Judeans as they grappled with the reality of their situation, and it serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of divine judgment.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H7121
   There are 689 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קָרָא
   Transliteration: qârâʼ
   Pronunciation: kaw-raw'
   Description: a primitive root (rather identical with קָרָא through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications); bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say.
   
2. Strong's Number: H4150
   There are 213 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מוֹעֵד
   Transliteration: môwʻêd
   Pronunciation: mo-ade'
   Description: or מֹעֵד; or (feminine) מוֹעָדָה; (2 Chronicles 8:13), from יָעַד; properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally ayear; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite purpose); technically the congregation; by extension, the place of meeting; also a signal (as appointed beforehand); appointed (sign, time), (place of, solemn) assembly, congregation, (set, solemn) feast, (appointed, due) season, solemn(-ity), synogogue, (set) time (appointed).
   
3. Strong's Number: H3117
   There are 1931 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יוֹם
   Transliteration: yôwm
   Pronunciation: yome
   Description: from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb); age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger.
   
4. Strong's Number: H4032
   There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מָגוֹר
   Transliteration: mâgôwr
   Pronunciation: maw-gore'
   Description: or (Lamentations 2:22) מָגוּר; from גּוּר in the sense of fearing; a fright (objective or subjective); fear, terror. Compare מָגוֹר מִסָּבִיב.
   
5. Strong's Number: H5439
   There are 282 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: סָבִיב
   Transliteration: çâbîyb
   Pronunciation: saw-beeb'
   Description: or (feminine) סְבִיבָה; from סָבַב; (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around; (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side.
   
6. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
7. Strong's Number: H639
   There are 306 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אַף
   Transliteration: ʼaph
   Pronunciation: af
   Description: from אָנַף; properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire; anger(-gry), [phrase] before, countenance, face, [phrase] forebearing, forehead, [phrase] (long-) suffering, nose, nostril, snout, [idiom] worthy, wrath.
   
8. Strong's Number: H6412
   There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פָּלִיט
   Transliteration: pâlîyṭ
   Pronunciation: paw-leet'
   Description: or פָּלֵיט; or פָּלֵט; from פָּלַט; a refugee; (that have) escape(-d, -th), fugitive.
   
9. Strong's Number: H8300
   There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׂרִיד
   Transliteration: sârîyd
   Pronunciation: saw-reed'
   Description: from שָׂרַד; a survivor; [idiom] alive, left, remain(-ing), remnant, rest.
   
10. Strong's Number: H2946
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: טָפַח
    Transliteration: ṭâphach
    Pronunciation: taw-fakh'
    Description: a primitive root; or perhaps a denominative from טֵפַח, from dandling on the palms; to flatten out or extend (as a tent); figuratively, to nurse achild (as promotive of growth); span, swaddle.
    
11. Strong's Number: H7235
    There are 211 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: רָבָה
    Transliteration: râbâh
    Pronunciation: raw-baw'
    Description: a primitive root; to increase (in whatever respect); (bring in) abundance ([idiom] -antly), [phrase] archer (by mistake for רָבַב), be in authority, bring up, [idiom] continue, enlarge, excel, exceeding(-ly), be full of, (be, make) great(-er, -ly, [idiom] -ness), grow up, heap, increase, be long, (be, give, have, make, use) many (a time), (any, be, give, give the, have) more (in number), (ask, be, be so, gather, over, take, yield) much (greater, more), (make to) multiply, nourish, plenty(-eous), [idiom] process (of time), sore, store, thoroughly, very.
    
12. Strong's Number: H341
    There are 481 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אֹיֵב
    Transliteration: ʼôyêb
    Pronunciation: o-yabe'
    Description: or (fully) אוֹיֵב; active participle of אָיַב; hating; an adversary; enemy, foe.
    
13. Strong's Number: H3615
    There are 200 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: כָּלָה
    Transliteration: kâlâh
    Pronunciation: kaw-law'
    Description: a primitive root; to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitived (to complete, prepare, consume); accomplish, cease, consume (away), determine, destroy (utterly), be (when... were) done, (be an) end (of), expire, (cause to) fail, faint, finish, fulfil, [idiom] fully, [idiom] have, leave (off), long, bring to pass, wholly reap, make clean riddance, spend, quite take away, waste.