Lamentations 3:30

He giveth his cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with reproach.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Lamentations 3:30

BSB

Let him offer his cheek to the one who would strike him; let him be filled with reproach.

AKJV

He gives his cheek to him that smites him: he is filled full with reproach.

CPDV

JOD. He shall give his cheek to those who strike him; he shall be saturated with reproaches.

ERV

Let him give his cheek to him that smiteth him; let him be filled full with reproach.

NHEB

Let him give his cheek to him who strikes him; let him be filled with insults.

SMT

He will give the cheek to him striking him: he will be filled with reproach.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Lamentations 3:30

HegivethH5414VerbhischeekH3895Noun MasculinetohimthatsmitethH5221VerbhimheisfilledfullH7646VerbwithreproachH2781Noun Feminine

Commentary for Lamentations 3:30

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Lamentations 3:30

Summary

Nonresistance and shame absorbed completely

Event

Teaching about patient endurance

Estimated Time Period

c. 586 BC