The LORD [is] good unto them that wait for him, to the soul [that] seeketh him.
The LORD {H3068} is good {H2896} unto them that wait {H6960} for him, to the soul {H5315} that seeketh {H1875} him.
ADONAI is good to those waiting for him, to those who are seeking him out.
The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.
Jehovah is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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Micah 7:7
¶ Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me. -
Micah 7:8
Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD [shall be] a light unto me. -
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. -
Psalms 130:5
¶ I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. -
Psalms 130:6
My soul [waiteth] for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: [I say, more than] they that watch for the morning. -
Psalms 37:34
¶ Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see [it]. -
Psalms 40:1
¶ To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Lamentations 3:25 (KJV)
The LORD [is] good unto them that wait for him, to the soul [that] seeketh him.
Context: This verse appears in the third chapter of Lamentations, which is unique in the book. While the surrounding chapters lament the destruction of Jerusalem and the suffering of the people, chapter 3 shifts to a more personal reflection on suffering and, importantly, a turning towards hope based on God's character and faithfulness.
Meaning and Themes: This verse is a powerful statement of hope and a key turning point in the midst of despair. It asserts that despite the current suffering, God's fundamental nature is good. However, it specifies that this goodness is particularly experienced by those who actively orient themselves towards Him.
The phrase "wait for him" uses the Hebrew word qavah, which means more than just passive waiting. It implies an active hope, looking expectantly, trusting, and patiently enduring while fixing one's hope on God. Similarly, "seeketh him" comes from the Hebrew word darash, meaning to diligently search, inquire, or pursue. It suggests an earnest effort and desire to find and know God.
The verse teaches that God's goodness is a reality, but it is most profoundly realized by those who maintain a posture of patient trust in Him and actively pursue a relationship with Him, especially during difficult times.
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Reflection: Lamentations 3:25 offers a profound truth for all times. It reminds us that even when circumstances are dire, God's goodness is steadfast. Our experience of that goodness is often tied to our willingness to patiently trust Him and actively seek Him with our whole being. It is a call to persistent faith and diligent pursuit of God, regardless of our present trials.