Lamentations 5:20

Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, and forsake us so long time?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Lamentations 5:20

BSB
Why have You forgotten us forever? Why have You forsaken us for so long?
AKJV
Why do you forget us for ever, and forsake us so long time?
CPDV
Why would you forget us forever? Why would you forsake us for a long time?
ERV
Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, and forsake us so long time?
NHEB
Why do you keep on forgetting us? Why do you forsake us so long?
SMT
Wherefore wilt thou forget us forever? wilt thou forsake us to length of days?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Lamentations 5:20

WhereforedostthouforgetH7911VerbusforeverH5331Noun MasculineandforsakeH5800VerbussolongH753Noun MasculinetimeH3117Noun Masculine

Commentary for Lamentations 5:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Lamentations 5:20
Summary
Why does abandonment by divine force continue
Event
Plea against perceived neglect
Estimated Time Period
c. 586 BC
Category
Lament