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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/lamentations/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/lamentations/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He has driven me away and made me walk in darkness rather than light;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/lamentations/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He has led me into darkness, shutting out all light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/lamentations/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />he has driven and brought me into darkness without any light;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/lamentations/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He has driven me away and made me walk in darkness instead of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/lamentations/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He hath led me, and brought <i>me into</i> darkness, but not <i>into</i> light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/lamentations/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He has led me and made <i>me</i> walk <i>In</i> darkness and not <i>in</i> light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/lamentations/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He has driven me and made me walk In darkness and not in light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/lamentations/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He has driven me and made me walk In darkness and not in light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/lamentations/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He has driven me and made me walk In darkness and not in light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/lamentations/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He has driven me and made me walk In darkness and not in light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/lamentations/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He has led me and made me walk In darkness and not in light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/lamentations/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He has driven me away and forced me to walk in darkness instead of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/lamentations/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He has driven me away and forced me to walk in darkness instead of light. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/lamentations/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He hath led me and caused me to walk in darkness, and not in light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/lamentations/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He chased me into a dark place, where no light could enter. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/lamentations/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He hath led me and caused me to walk in darkness and not in light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/lamentations/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />God has driven me away and made me walk in darkness instead of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/lamentations/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He drove me deeper and deeper into darkness <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/lamentations/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He has led me—brought me into darkness, not into light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/lamentations/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He has driven me away and made me walk in darkness instead of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/lamentations/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He drove me into captivity and made me walk in darkness and not light. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/lamentations/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He has led me and caused me to walk in darkness, and not in light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/lamentations/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He hath led me, and brought me into darkness, but not into light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/lamentations/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He has led me and caused me to walk in darkness, and not in light. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/lamentations/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He has led me, and causes to go [in] darkness, and without light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/lamentations/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Me He hath led, and causeth to go in darkness, and without light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/lamentations/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He led me and he brought darkness and not light.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/lamentations/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Aleph. He hath led me, and brought me into darkness, and not into light. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/lamentations/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />ALEPH. He has driven me and led me into darkness, and not into light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/lamentations/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />One whom he has driven and forced to walk in darkness, not in light; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/lamentations/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />he has driven and brought me into darkness without any light;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/lamentations/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He has led me, but I walked in darkness and not in light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/lamentations/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He led me and he walked me in darkness and not in the light<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/lamentations/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He hath led me and caused me to walk in darkness and not in light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/lamentations/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He has taken me, and led me away into darkness, and not <i>into</i> light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/lamentations/3-2.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=702" 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 Afflictions</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>I am the man who has seen affliction under the rod of God’s wrath. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·w·ṯî (DirObjM:: 1cs) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5090.htm" title="5090: nā·haḡ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to drive forth, i.e. Lead, carry away; reflexively, to proceed; also, to sigh.">He has driven me away</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yō·laḵ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">and made me walk</a> <a href="/hebrew/2822.htm" title="2822: ḥō·šeḵ (N-ms) -- From chashak; the dark; hence darkness; figuratively, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness.">in darkness</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">instead of</a> <a href="/hebrew/216.htm" title="216: ’ō·wr (N-cs) -- A light. From 'owr; illumination or luminary.">light.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>Indeed, He keeps turning His hand against me all day long.…<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="/isaiah/9-2.htm">Isaiah 9:2</a></span><br />The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4</a></span><br />Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/10-21.htm">Job 10:21-22</a></span><br />before I go—never to return—to a land of darkness and gloom, / to a land of utter darkness, of deep shadow and disorder, where even the light is like darkness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-10.htm">Isaiah 50:10</a></span><br />Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the voice of His Servant? Who among you walks in darkness and has no light? Let him trust in the name of the LORD; let him lean on his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-8.htm">Micah 7:8-9</a></span><br />Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. / Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/13-16.htm">Jeremiah 13:16</a></span><br />Give glory to the LORD your God before He brings darkness, before your feet stumble on the dusky mountains. You wait for light, but He turns it into deep gloom and thick darkness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/88-6.htm">Psalm 88:6</a></span><br />You have laid me in the lowest Pit, in the darkest of the depths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-7.htm">Isaiah 42:7</a></span><br />to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/5-18.htm">Amos 5:18</a></span><br />Woe to you who long for the Day of the LORD! What will the Day of the LORD be for you? It will be darkness and not light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-16.htm">Matthew 4:16</a></span><br />the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a></span><br />Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a></span><br />But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-8.htm">Ephesians 5:8</a></span><br />For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-13.htm">Colossians 1:13</a></span><br />He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-5.htm">1 John 1:5-7</a></span><br />And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. / If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. / But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He has led me, and brought me into darkness, but not into light.</p><p class="hdg">brought</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/lamentations/3-53.htm">Lamentations 3:53-55</a></b></br> They have cut off my life in the dungeon, and cast a stone upon me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/lamentations/2-1.htm">Lamentations 2:1</a></b></br> How hath the Lord covered the daughter of Zion with a cloud in his anger, <i>and</i> cast down from heaven unto the earth the beauty of Israel, and remembered not his footstool in the day of his anger!</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/28-29.htm">Deuteronomy 28:29</a></b></br> And thou shalt grope at noonday, as the blind gropeth in darkness, and thou shalt not prosper in thy ways: and thou shalt be only oppressed and spoiled evermore, and no man shall save <i>thee</i>.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/lamentations/2-17.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-16.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-12.htm">Dark</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-12.htm">Darkness</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-17.htm">Driven</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-27.htm">Led</a> <a href="/jeremiah/39-12.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/jeremiah/44-23.htm">Walk</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/lamentations/3-4.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-32.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-6.htm">Dark</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-6.htm">Darkness</a> <a href="/lamentations/5-5.htm">Driven</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-11.htm">Led</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-7.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/lamentations/4-18.htm">Walk</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>He has driven me away</b><br>This phrase reflects the deep sense of alienation and separation experienced by the speaker, traditionally understood to be the prophet Jeremiah. The context is the aftermath of the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC, a pivotal event in Jewish history. The phrase suggests a forced removal, echoing the exile of the Israelites to Babylon. This can be seen as a fulfillment of the warnings given by prophets like Jeremiah (<a href="/jeremiah/25-11.htm">Jeremiah 25:11-12</a>) about the consequences of Israel's disobedience. Theologically, it underscores the theme of divine judgment, where God allows His people to face the repercussions of their actions. This separation can also be seen as a type of Christ's own experience of alienation on the cross, where He bore the sins of humanity and cried out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (<a href="/matthew/27-46.htm">Matthew 27:46</a>).<p><b>and made me walk in darkness</b><br>The imagery of walking in darkness signifies a state of confusion, despair, and lack of direction. In biblical literature, darkness often symbolizes judgment, sin, and separation from God (<a href="/isaiah/9-2.htm">Isaiah 9:2</a>, <a href="/john/3-19.htm">John 3:19</a>). The historical context here is the spiritual and moral darkness that enveloped Jerusalem after its fall. This darkness contrasts with the light of God's presence and guidance, which Israel had previously enjoyed. Theologically, it serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God's commandments. In a broader biblical context, Jesus is described as the "light of the world" (<a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>), offering hope and redemption to those who walk in darkness.<p><b>instead of light</b><br>Light in the Bible is frequently associated with God's presence, truth, and salvation (<a href="/psalms/27.htm">Psalm 27:1</a>, <a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4-5</a>). The absence of light in this context highlights the loss of divine favor and guidance. Historically, the destruction of the temple and the city of Jerusalem represented the loss of the central place of worship and the visible symbol of God's presence among His people. This phrase underscores the reversal of fortune for the Israelites, who once walked in the light of God's covenant blessings. It also points forward to the hope of restoration and redemption, as prophesied in passages like <a href="/isaiah/60.htm">Isaiah 60:1-3</a>, where the coming of the Messiah would bring light to those in darkness. This hope is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who brings spiritual light and life to all who believe in Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a></b><br>- Traditionally considered the author of Lamentations, Jeremiah is known as the "weeping prophet." He laments the destruction of Jerusalem and the suffering of his people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>- The city that has been destroyed by the Babylonians, leading to the lament expressed in this book.<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 the Babylonians, resulting in profound grief and reflection.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_suffering.htm">Understanding Suffering</a></b><br>Recognize that suffering and darkness are part of the human experience, often used by God to draw us closer to Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Even in times of darkness, God remains sovereign. Our trials are not outside His control, and He can use them for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_darkness.htm">Hope in Darkness</a></b><br>While we may walk in darkness, we are called to seek the light of Christ, who promises to guide and sustain us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_restoration.htm">Repentance and Restoration</a></b><br>Darkness can be a call to repentance, leading to spiritual renewal and restoration.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a></b><br>In times of darkness, the support of a faith community can provide encouragement and strength.<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/why_do_demons_remain_silent.htm">What does being called into marvelous light mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_were_days_counted_before_the_sun.htm">If Genesis describes the creation of the sun on the fourth day, how were there 'days' before the sun existed?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_christian_goth_culture.htm">What defines Christian Goth culture?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'dayspring'_mean_biblically.htm">What does 'Dayspring' mean in the Bible?</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>(2) <span class= "bld">Into darkness.</span>--The moral darkness of perplexity as well as misery. The cry of the mourner was like that of Ajax (Hom. <span class= "ital">Il. </span>xvii. 647), "Slay me if thou wilt, but slay me in the light."<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/lamentations/3-2.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">He has driven me away</span><br /><span class="heb">נָהַ֛ג</span> <span class="translit">(nā·haḡ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5090.htm">Strong's 5090: </a> </span><span class="str2">To drive forth, lead, carry away, to proceed, to sigh</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and made me walk</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּלַ֖ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·laḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in darkness</span><br /><span class="heb">חֹ֥שֶׁךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥō·šeḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2822.htm">Strong's 2822: </a> </span><span class="str2">The dark, darkness, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">instead of</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">light.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֽוֹר׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_216.htm">Strong's 216: </a> </span><span class="str2">Illumination, luminary</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/lamentations/3-2.htm">Lamentations 3:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/lamentations/3-2.htm">Lamentations 3:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/lamentations/3-2.htm">Lamentations 3:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/lamentations/3-2.htm">Lamentations 3:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/lamentations/3-2.htm">Lamentations 3:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/lamentations/3-2.htm">Lamentations 3:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/lamentations/3-2.htm">Lamentations 3:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/lamentations/3-2.htm">Lamentations 3:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/lamentations/3-2.htm">Lamentations 3:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/lamentations/3-2.htm">Lamentations 3:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/lamentations/3-2.htm">OT Prophets: Lamentations 3:2 He has led me and caused me (Lam. 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