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great is your faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/lamentations/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/lamentations/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/lamentations/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/lamentations/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>They are</i> new every morning: great <i>is</i> thy faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/lamentations/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>They are</i> new every morning; Great <i>is</i> Your faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/lamentations/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br /><i>They</i> are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/lamentations/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/lamentations/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br /><i>They</i> are new every morning; Great is Thy faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/lamentations/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br /><i>They</i> are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/lamentations/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They are new every morning; Great <i>and</i> beyond measure is Your faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/lamentations/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/lamentations/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/lamentations/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />They are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/lamentations/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD can always be trusted to show mercy each morning. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/lamentations/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />They are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/lamentations/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />It is new every morning. His faithfulness is great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/lamentations/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Fresh as the morning, as sure as the sunrise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/lamentations/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They are new every morning— great is your faithfulness!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/lamentations/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/lamentations/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They are fresh every morning; your faithfulness is abundant! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/lamentations/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/lamentations/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/lamentations/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/lamentations/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />New every morning, abundant [is] Your faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/lamentations/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> New every morning, abundant is thy faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/lamentations/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />New for the mornings: great thy faithfulness.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/lamentations/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Heth. They are new every morning, great is thy faithfulness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/lamentations/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />HETH. I know it at first light; great is your faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/lamentations/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They are renewed each morning— great is your faithfulness! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/lamentations/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/lamentations/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />They are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/lamentations/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />In the newness of the morning, great is your faithfulness , LORD JEHOVAH!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/lamentations/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />They are new every morning; Great is Thy faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/lamentations/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br /><i>They are</i> new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/lamentations/3-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rKrWuOkEqzQ?start=825" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/lamentations/3.htm">Jeremiah's Hope</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">22</span>Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2319.htm" title="2319: ḥă·ḏā·šîm (Adj-mp) -- New. From chadash; new.">They are new every morning;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1242.htm" title="1242: lab·bə·qā·rîm (Prep-l, Art:: N-mp) -- Morn- ing. From baqar; properly, dawn; generally, morning."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: rab·bāh (Adj-fs) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">great</a> <a href="/hebrew/530.htm" title="530: ’ĕ·mū·nā·ṯe·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) --); or (shortened) >emunah feminine of 'emuwn; literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity.">is Your faithfulness!</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>“The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/36-5.htm">Psalm 36:5</a></span><br />Your loving devotion, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, Your faithfulness to the clouds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-1.htm">Psalm 89:1-2</a></span><br />A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the loving devotion of the LORD forever; with my mouth I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations. / For I have said, “Loving devotion is built up forever; in the heavens You establish Your faithfulness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-17.htm">Psalm 103:17</a></span><br />But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-90.htm">Psalm 119:90</a></span><br />Your faithfulness continues through all generations; You established the earth, and it endures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-2.htm">Isaiah 33:2</a></span><br />O LORD, be gracious to us! We wait for You. Be our strength every morning and our salvation in time of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-10.htm">Isaiah 54:10</a></span><br />Though the mountains may be removed and the hills may be shaken, My loving devotion will not depart from you, and My covenant of peace will not be broken,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-3.htm">Isaiah 55:3</a></span><br />Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-7.htm">Isaiah 63:7</a></span><br />I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us—the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-3.htm">Jeremiah 31:3</a></span><br />The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/2-19.htm">Hosea 2:19-20</a></span><br />So I will betroth you to Me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in loving devotion and compassion. / And I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will know the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-6.htm">Malachi 3:6</a></span><br />“Because I, the LORD, do not change, you descendants of Jacob have not been destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-7.htm">Matthew 5:7</a></span><br />Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33-34</a></span><br />But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. / Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-50.htm">Luke 1:50</a></span><br />His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-16.htm">John 1:16</a></span><br />From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">They are new every morning: great is your faithfulness.</p><p class="hdg">new</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/30-5.htm">Psalm 30:5</a></b></br> For his anger <i>endureth but</i> a moment; in his favour <i>is</i> life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy <i>cometh</i> in the morning.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/33-2.htm">Isaiah 33:2</a></b></br> O LORD, be gracious unto us; we have waited for thee: be thou their arm every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zephaniah/3-5.htm">Zephaniah 3:5</a></b></br> The just LORD <i>is</i> in the midst thereof; he will not do iniquity: every morning doth he bring his judgment to light, he faileth not; but the unjust knoweth no shame.</p><p class="hdg">great</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6</a></b></br> And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/36-5.htm">Psalm 36:5</a></b></br> Thy mercy, O LORD, <i>is</i> in the heavens; <i>and</i> thy faithfulness <i>reacheth</i> unto the clouds.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-1.htm">Psalm 89:1,2,33</a></b></br> Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/51-13.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-11.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-41.htm">Faithfulness</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-17.htm">Good</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Great</a> <a href="/jeremiah/21-12.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-19.htm">New</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/lamentations/3-32.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-15.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/hosea/2-20.htm">Faithfulness</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-25.htm">Good</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-32.htm">Great</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-7.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/lamentations/5-21.htm">New</a><div class="vheading2">Lamentations 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/lamentations/3-1.htm">The prophet bewails his own calamities</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">By the mercies of God, he nourishes his hope</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/lamentations/3-37.htm">He acknowledges God's justice</a></span><br><span class="reftext">55. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/lamentations/3-55.htm">He prays for deliverance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">64. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/lamentations/3-64.htm">And vengeance on his enemies</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/lamentations/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/lamentations/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/lamentations/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>They are new every morning;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the renewal of God's mercies and compassion each day. In the context of Lamentations, the prophet Jeremiah is lamenting the destruction of Jerusalem and the suffering of the people. Despite the dire circumstances, he finds hope in the daily renewal of God's mercies. This reflects the cyclical nature of time in the Hebrew calendar, where each day begins at sunset, symbolizing a fresh start. The idea of daily renewal is echoed in the Lord's Prayer, where Jesus teaches to ask for "daily bread" (<a href="/matthew/6-11.htm">Matthew 6:11</a>), signifying reliance on God's provision each day. The concept of morning as a time of new beginnings is also seen in <a href="/psalms/30-5.htm">Psalm 30:5</a>, "Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning."<p><b>great is Your faithfulness!</b><br>This declaration of God's faithfulness is a central theme in the Bible, highlighting His unchanging nature and reliability. In the historical context, the Israelites had experienced God's faithfulness through their deliverance from Egypt, the provision in the wilderness, and the establishment in the Promised Land. Despite their unfaithfulness, God remained steadfast in His covenant promises. This faithfulness is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is described as "the same yesterday and today and forever" (<a href="/hebrews/13-8.htm">Hebrews 13:8</a>). The Hebrew word for faithfulness, "emunah," conveys a sense of steadfastness and trustworthiness, qualities that are foundational to God's character. This assurance of God's faithfulness provides comfort and hope, especially in times of trial and uncertainty, as seen throughout the Psalms and the prophetic writings.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a></b><br>- Traditionally attributed as the author of Lamentations, Jeremiah is known as the "weeping prophet" who lamented the destruction of Jerusalem.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>- The city that faced destruction and exile, which is the backdrop for the book of Lamentations.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylonian_exile.htm">Babylonian Exile</a></b><br>- The event during which the Israelites were taken captive by Babylon, leading to the lamentations over Jerusalem's fall.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>- A central theme in this verse, highlighting God's unwavering commitment to His people despite their circumstances.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/renewal.htm">Renewal</a></b><br>- The concept of God's mercies being "new every morning," signifying hope and restoration.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/daily_renewal_of_god's_mercies.htm">Daily Renewal of God's Mercies</a></b><br>God's mercies are not a one-time event but are renewed every morning, offering us a fresh start each day.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_faithfulness.htm">Understanding God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>Despite our circumstances, God's faithfulness remains constant. This should encourage us to trust Him even in difficult times.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_times_of_despair.htm">Hope in Times of Despair</a></b><br>Lamentations was written in a time of great sorrow, yet it speaks of hope. We can find hope in God's promises even when life seems bleak.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_gratitude.htm">Living in Gratitude</a></b><br>Recognizing the daily renewal of God's mercies should lead us to live with gratitude and reliance on Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_god's_faithfulness.htm">Reflecting God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>As recipients of God's faithfulness, we are called to reflect His character in our relationships and commitments.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_lamentations_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Lamentations 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_being_full_of_compassion.htm">What defines being full of compassion?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_doesn't_god_prevent_suffering.htm">If God’s mercies are “new every morning” (Lamentations 3:23), why did He not prevent intense suffering and loss? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_means_'mercies_new_every_morning'.htm">What does 'mercies new every morning' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_rooster_mean_in_christianity.htm">What does the rooster symbolize in Christianity?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/lamentations/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) <span class= "bld">They are new.</span>--The subject of the sentence is found in the "compassions" of the preceding verse. With the dawn of every day there dawn also the mercies of Jehovah.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/lamentations/3-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">They are new every morning;</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲדָשִׁים֙</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ḏā·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2319.htm">Strong's 2319: </a> </span><span class="str2">New</span><br /><br /><span class="word">great</span><br /><span class="heb">רַבָּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(rab·bāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is Your faithfulness!</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱמוּנָתֶֽךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·mū·nā·ṯe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_530.htm">Strong's 530: </a> </span><span class="str2">Firmness, steadfastness, fidelity</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/lamentations/3-23.htm">Lamentations 3:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/lamentations/3-23.htm">Lamentations 3:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/lamentations/3-23.htm">Lamentations 3:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/lamentations/3-23.htm">Lamentations 3:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/lamentations/3-23.htm">Lamentations 3:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/lamentations/3-23.htm">Lamentations 3:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/lamentations/3-23.htm">Lamentations 3:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/lamentations/3-23.htm">Lamentations 3:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/lamentations/3-23.htm">Lamentations 3:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/lamentations/3-23.htm">Lamentations 3:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/lamentations/3-23.htm">OT Prophets: Lamentations 3:23 They are new every morning (Lam. 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