Lamentations 3:12

He hath bent his bow, and set me as a mark for the arrow.

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Other Translations for Lamentations 3:12

BSB
He bent His bow and set me as the target for His arrow.
AKJV
He has bent his bow, and set me as a mark for the arrow.
CPDV
DALETH. He has bent his bow, and he has positioned me like a target for his arrows.
ERV
He hath bent his bow, and set me as a mark for the arrow.
NHEB
He has bent his bow, and set me as a mark for the arrow.
SMT
He bent his bow, he will set me up as a mark for the arrow.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Lamentations 3:12

HehathbentH1869VerbhisbowH7198Noun FeminineandsetH5324VerbmeasamarkH4307Noun FeminineforthearrowH2671Noun Masculine

Commentary for Lamentations 3:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Lamentations 3:12
Summary
Targeted like an archer's intended victim
Event
God aims weapons at speaker
Estimated Time Period
c. 586 BC
Category
Lament