Lamentations 3:55

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ I called upon thy name, O LORD, out of the low dungeon.

Complete Jewish Bible:

I called on your name, ADONAI, from the bottom of the pit.

Berean Standard Bible:

I called on Your name, O LORD, out of the depths of the Pit.

American Standard Version:

I called upon thy name, O Jehovah, out of the lowest dungeon.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

I called{H7121} upon thy name{H8034}, O LORD{H3068}, out of the low{H8482} dungeon{H953}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Acts 16:24

  • Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.

Acts 16:28

  • But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here.

Psalms 18:5

  • The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me.

Psalms 18:6

  • In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, [even] into his ears.

Jonah 2:2

  • And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, [and] thou heardest my voice.

Jonah 2:4

  • Then I said, I am cast out of thy sight; yet I will look again toward thy holy temple.

Psalms 130:1

  • ¶ A Song of degrees. Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD.

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Commentary for Lamentations 3:55

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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: H8034
    There are 771 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שֵׁם
    Transliteration: shêm
    Pronunciation: shame
    Description: a primitive word (perhaps rather from through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare שָׁמַיִם); an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character; [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.
  3. 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.
  4. Strong's Number: H8482
    There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: תַּחְתִּי
    Transliteration: tachtîy
    Pronunciation: takh-tee'
    Description: from תַּחַת; lowermost; as noun (feminine plural) the depths (figuratively, a pit, the womb); low (parts, -er, -er parts, -est), nether (part).
  5. Strong's Number: H953
    There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בּוֹר
    Transliteration: bôwr
    Pronunciation: bore
    Description: from בּוּר (in the sense of בֹּאר); a pit hole (especially one used as a cistern or a prison); cistern, dungeon, fountain, pit, well.