Lamentations 3:7

He hath hedged me about, that I cannot get out: he hath made my chain heavy.

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Other Translations for Lamentations 3:7

BSB
He has walled me in so I cannot escape; He has weighed me down with chains.
AKJV
He has hedged me about, that I cannot get out: he has made my chain heavy.
CPDV
GHIMEL. He has built against me all around, so that I may not depart. He has increased the burden of my confinement.
ERV
He hath fenced me about, that I cannot go forth; he hath made my chain heavy.
NHEB
He has walled me in, so I can't escape; he has made my chains heavy.
SMT
He walled about me and I shall not go forth: he loaded my brass.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Lamentations 3:7

HehathhedgedH1443VerbmeaboutthatIcannotgetoutH3318VerbhehathmademychainH5178Noun MasculineheavyH3513Verb

Commentary for Lamentations 3:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Lamentations 3:7
Summary
Trapped with heavy restraints preventing escape
Event
Speaker bound by divine restriction
Estimated Time Period
c. 586 BC
Category
Lament