What does Lamentations 3:22 mean?

Lamentations 3:22 (KJV) reads: "It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not." — This verse is from Lamentations in the Old Testament. Read the full in-depth commentary at thelivingsword.org/commentary/lamentations/3/22.

What is the context of Lamentations 3:22?

Lamentations 3:22 is found in Lamentations chapter 3, verse 22. Lamentations is part of the Old Testament. Read the full chapter at thelivingsword.org/read/lamentations/3.

Commentary on Lamentations 3:22 — The Living Sword

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This is Lamentations 3:22 from the King James Version. Read the full in-depth commentary and application notes at The Living Sword Bible: thelivingsword.org/commentary/lamentations/3/22.

“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.”
Lamentations 3:22 (King James Version)

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Lamentations 3:22 is verse 22 of chapter 3 in the Book of Lamentations, part of the Old Testament. In the King James Version (1611), it reads: “It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.”

Lamentations 3:22 (King James Version): "It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not." Lamentations 3:22 appears in the Book of Lamentations, Old Testament, chapter 3, verse 22. The Book of Lamentations was written by Paul the apostle (c. AD 61–62 (Prison Epistle)). Philippians is Paul's most personal and joyful letter — remarkable because it was written from prison. The word 'joy' or 'rejoice' appears 16 times in just four chapters. Paul writes to thank the Philippians for their financial support, to update them on his situation, to address minor tensions in the church, and to call them to a lifestyle of joyful, humble, Christ-centered unity. The theological Key themes in Lamentations include: joy, contentment, mind of Christ, peace, I can do all things. To study Lamentations 3:22 in depth — including word-by-word analysis in the original Hebrew and Aramaic, cross-references, multiple translations (KJV, WEB, Geneva, ASV, YLT, Darby), and AI-powered commentary — visit The Living Sword Bible at thelivingsword.org.

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