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He has withdrawn his right hand at the approach of the enemy. He has burned in Jacob like a flaming fire that consumes everything around it. <a href="/nlt/lamentations/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> All the strength of Israel vanishes beneath his fierce anger. The Lord has withdrawn his protection as the enemy attacks. He consumes the whole land of Israel like a raging fire. <a href="/esv/lamentations/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> He has cut down in fierce anger all the might of Israel; he has withdrawn from them his right hand in the face of the enemy; he has burned like a flaming fire in Jacob, consuming all around. <a href="/bsb/lamentations/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> In fierce anger He has cut off every horn of Israel and withdrawn His right hand at the approach of the enemy. He has burned in Jacob like a flaming fire that consumes everything around it. <a href="/kjv/lamentations/2.htm">King James Bible</a> He hath cut off in his fierce anger all the horn of Israel: he hath drawn back his right hand from before the enemy, and he burned against Jacob like a flaming fire, which devoureth round about. <a href="/nkjv/lamentations/2.htm">New King James Version</a> He has cut off in fierce anger Every horn of Israel; He has drawn back His right hand From before the enemy. He has blazed against Jacob like a flaming fire Devouring all around. <a href="/nasb_/lamentations/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> In fierce anger He has cut off All the strength of Israel; He has pulled back His right hand From the enemy. And He has burned in Jacob like a flaming fire Consuming on all sides. <a href="/nasb/lamentations/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> In fierce anger He has cut off All the strength of Israel; He has drawn back His right hand From before the enemy. And He has burned in Jacob like a flaming fire Consuming round about. <a href="/nasb77/lamentations/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> In fierce anger He has cut off All the strength of Israel; He has drawn back His right hand From before the enemy. And He has burned in Jacob like a flaming fire Consuming round about. <a href="/lsb/lamentations/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> In hot anger He has cut in pieces All the strength of Israel; He has turned back His right hand From before the enemy. And He has burned in Jacob like a flaming fire Devouring round about. <a href="/amp/lamentations/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> In fierce anger He has cut off and destroyed Every horn of Israel. He has withdrawn His right hand From the presence of the enemy. And He has burned in Jacob like a flaming fire Consuming all around. <a href="/csb/lamentations/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He has cut off every horn of Israel in his burning anger and withdrawn his right hand in the presence of the enemy. He has blazed against Jacob like a flaming fire that consumes everything. <a href="/hcsb/lamentations/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He has cut off every horn of Israel in His burning anger and withdrawn His right hand in the presence of the enemy. He has blazed against Jacob like a flaming fire that consumes everything. <a href="/asv/lamentations/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> He hath cut off in fierce anger all the horn of Israel; He hath drawn back his right hand from before the enemy: And he hath burned up Jacob like a flaming fire, which devoureth round about. <a href="/cev/lamentations/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The Lord was so furiously angry that he wiped out the whole army of Israel by not supporting them when the enemy attacked. He was like a raging fire that swallowed up the descendants of Jacob. <a href="/erv/lamentations/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> He hath cut off in fierce anger all the horn of Israel; he hath drawn back his right hand from before the enemy: and he hath burned up Jacob like a flaming fire, which devoureth round about. <a href="/gwt/lamentations/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> In his burning anger he cut off all of Israel's strength. He withdrew his right hand when they faced their enemy. He burned like a raging fire in [the land of] Jacob, destroying everything around him. <a href="/gnt/lamentations/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> In his fury he shattered the strength of Israel; He refused to help us when the enemy came. He raged against us like fire, destroying everything. <a href="/isv/lamentations/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> In his fierce wrath he cut off all the strength of Israel. He withdrew his protection as the enemy approached. He burned Jacob like a blazing fire consumes everything around it. <a href="/msb/lamentations/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> In fierce anger He has cut off every horn of Israel and withdrawn His right hand at the approach of the enemy. He has burned in Jacob like a flaming fire that consumes everything around it. <a href="/net/lamentations/2.htm">NET Bible</a> In fierce anger he destroyed the whole army of Israel. He withdrew his right hand as the enemy attacked. He was like a raging fire in the land of Jacob; it consumed everything around it. <a href="/nheb/lamentations/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He has cut off in fierce anger all the strength of Israel. He has drawn back his right hand before the enemy. He has blazed in Jacob like a flaming fire, which devours all around. <a href="/wbt/lamentations/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> He hath cut off in his fierce anger all the horn of Israel: he hath drawn back his right hand from before the enemy, and he burned against Jacob like a flaming fire, which devoureth on every side. <a href="/web/lamentations/2.htm">World English Bible</a> He has cut off all the horn of Israel in fierce anger. He has drawn back his right hand from before the enemy. He has burned up Jacob like a flaming fire, which devours all around. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/lamentations/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> He has cut off in the heat of anger every horn of Israel, "" He has turned backward His right hand "" From the face of the enemy, "" And He burns against Jacob as a flaming fire, "" It has devoured all around. <a href="/ylt/lamentations/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> He hath cut off in the heat of anger every horn of Israel, He hath turned backward His right hand From the face of the enemy, And He burneth against Jacob as a flaming fire, It hath devoured round about. <a href="/slt/lamentations/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> He cut off in the burning of anger all the horn of Israel: he turned back his right hand from the face of the enemy, and he will consume against Jacob as a fire of flame devouring round about.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/lamentations/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Ghimel. He hath broken in his fierce anger all the horn of Israel: he hath drawn back his right hand from before the enemy: and he hath kindled in Jacob as it were a flaming fire devouring round about. <a href="/cpdv/lamentations/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> GHIMEL. In the anger of his fury, he has broken the entire horn of Israel. He has drawn back his right hand before the face of the enemy. And he has kindled within Jacob a flaming fire, devouring all around. <a href="/nabre/lamentations/2.htm">New American Bible</a> In blazing wrath, he cut down entirely the horn of Israel; He withdrew the support of his right hand when the enemy approached; He burned against Jacob like a blazing fire that consumes everything in its path. <a href="/nrsvce/lamentations/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He has cut down in fierce anger all the might of Israel; he has withdrawn his right hand from them in the face of the enemy; he has burned like a flaming fire in Jacob, consuming all around.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/lamentations/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He has cut off in his fierce anger all the strength of Israel; he has drawn back his right hand from before the enemy and has kindled a fire in the land of Jacob, and the flaming fire has consumed mightily round about. <a href="/hpbt/lamentations/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Gimel He has cut off in the heat of his wrath all the horn of Israel. He has turned his right hand to his back from before the enemy and he set fire in Yaqob and a flame consumed his hands<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/lamentations/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> He hath cut off in fierce anger All the horn of Israel; He hath drawn back His right hand From before the enemy; And He hath burned in Jacob like a flaming fire, Which devoureth round about. <a href="/sep/lamentations/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> GIMEL. He has broken in his fierce anger all the horn of Israel: he has turned back his right hand from the face of the enemy, and has kindled a flame in Jacob as a fire, and it has devoured all things round about. <a href="/parallel/lamentations/2-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rKrWuOkEqzQ?start=368" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/lamentations/2.htm">God's Anger over Jerusalem</a> …2Without pity the Lord has swallowed up all the dwellings of Jacob. In His wrath He has demolished the fortified cities of the Daughter of Judah. He brought to the ground and defiled her kingdom and its princes. 3<a href="/hebrew/2750.htm" title="2750: bå̄·ḥo·rī (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Burning. From charah; a burning anger.">In fierce</a> <a href="/hebrew/639.htm" title="639: ’ap̄ (N-ms) -- A nostril, nose, face, anger. From 'anaph; properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also ire.">anger</a> <a href="/hebrew/1438.htm" title="1438: gā·ḏa‘ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To hew, hew down or off. A primitive root; to fell a tree; generally, to destroy anything.">He has cut off</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kōl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">every</a> <a href="/hebrew/7161.htm" title="7161: qe·ren (N-fsc) -- From qaran; a horn; by implication, a flask, cornet; by resembl. An elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray; figuratively, power.">horn</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: hê·šîḇ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">and withdrawn</a> <a href="/hebrew/268.htm" title="268: ’ā·ḥō·wr (N-ms) -- The hind side, back part. Or achor; from Achiyra'; the hinder part; hence behind, backward; also the West."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3225.htm" title="3225: yə·mî·nōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Right hand. From yaman; the right hand or side of a person or other object; locally, the south.">His right hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pə·nê (Prep-m:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">at the approach</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·w·yêḇ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">of the enemy.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1197.htm" title="1197: way·yiḇ·‘ar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To kindle, consume, to be, brutish. A primitive root; to kindle, i.e. Consume; also to be(-come) brutish.">He has burned</a> <a href="/hebrew/3290.htm" title="3290: bə·ya·‘ă·qōḇ (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- A son of Isaac, also his desc. From aqab; heel-catcher; Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch.">in Jacob</a> <a href="/hebrew/3852.htm" title="3852: le·hā·ḇāh (N-fs) -- Flame, blade. Or lahebeth; feminine of lahab, and meaning the same.">like a flaming</a> <a href="/hebrew/784.htm" title="784: kə·’êš (Prep-k:: N-csc) -- A fire. A primitive word; fire.">fire</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: ’ā·ḵə·lāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">that consumes</a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: sā·ḇîḇ (Adv) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">everything around it.</a> 4He has bent His bow like an enemy; His right hand is positioned. Like a foe He has killed all who were pleasing to the eye; He has poured out His wrath like fire on the tent of the Daughter of Zion.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/jeremiah/4-26.htm">Jeremiah 4:26</a> I looked, and the fruitful land was a desert. All its cities were torn down before the LORD, before His fierce anger. <a href="/ezekiel/7-20.htm">Ezekiel 7:20-22</a> His beautiful ornaments they transformed into pride and used them to fashion their vile images and detestable idols. Therefore I will make these into something unclean for them. / And I will hand these things over as plunder to foreigners and loot to the wicked of the earth, who will defile them. / I will turn My face away from them, and they will defile My treasured place. Violent men will enter it, and they will defile it. <a href="/isaiah/5-25.htm">Isaiah 5:25</a> Therefore the anger of the LORD burns against His people; His hand is raised against them to strike them down. The mountains quake, and the corpses lie like refuse in the streets. Despite all this, His anger is not turned away; His hand is still upraised. <a href="/hosea/13-8.htm">Hosea 13:8</a> Like a bear robbed of her cubs I will attack them, and I will tear open their chests. There I will devour them like a lion, like a wild beast tearing them apart. <a href="/psalms/74-1.htm">Psalm 74:1-3</a> A Maskil of Asaph. Why have You rejected us forever, O God? Why does Your anger smolder against the sheep of Your pasture? / Remember Your congregation, which You purchased long ago and redeemed as the tribe of Your inheritance—Mount Zion, where You dwell. / Turn Your steps to the everlasting ruins, to everything in the sanctuary the enemy has destroyed. <a href="/jeremiah/21-5.htm">Jeremiah 21:5</a> And I Myself will fight against you with an outstretched hand and a mighty arm, with anger, fury, and great wrath. <a href="/isaiah/42-25.htm">Isaiah 42:25</a> So He poured out on them His furious anger and the fierceness of battle. It enveloped them in flames, but they did not understand; it consumed them, but they did not take it to heart. <a href="/ezekiel/20-47.htm">Ezekiel 20:47-48</a> Say to the forest of the Negev: Hear the word of the LORD! This is what the Lord GOD says: I am about to ignite in you a fire, and it will devour all your trees, both green and dry. The blazing flame will not be quenched, and by it every face from south to north will be scorched. / Then all people will see that I, the LORD, have kindled it; it will not be quenched.” <a href="/jeremiah/30-14.htm">Jeremiah 30:14</a> All your lovers have forgotten you; they no longer seek you, for I have struck you as an enemy would, with the discipline of someone cruel, because of your great iniquity and your numerous sins. <a href="/isaiah/9-14.htm">Isaiah 9:14</a> So the LORD will cut off Israel’s head and tail, both palm branch and reed in a single day. <a href="/2_kings/17-18.htm">2 Kings 17:18</a> So the LORD was very angry with Israel, and He removed them from His presence. Only the tribe of Judah remained, <a href="/jeremiah/12-13.htm">Jeremiah 12:13</a> They have sown wheat but harvested thorns. They have exhausted themselves to no avail. Bear the shame of your harvest because of the fierce anger of the LORD.” <a href="/ezekiel/5-13.htm">Ezekiel 5:13</a> And when My anger is spent and I have vented My wrath against them, I will be appeased. And when I have spent My wrath on them, they will know that I, the LORD, in My zeal have spoken. <a href="/isaiah/10-17.htm">Isaiah 10:17</a> And the Light of Israel will become a fire, and its Holy One a flame. In a single day it will burn and devour Assyria’s thorns and thistles. <a href="/jeremiah/6-11.htm">Jeremiah 6:11</a> But I am full of the LORD’s wrath; I am tired of holding it back. “Pour it out on the children in the street, and on the young men gathered together. For both husband and wife will be captured, the old and the very old alike.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>He has cut off in his fierce anger all the horn of Israel: he has drawn back his right hand from before the enemy, and he burned against Jacob like a flaming fire, which devours round about.the horn<a href="/job/16-15.htm">Job 16:15</a> I have sewed sackcloth upon my skin, and defiled my horn in the dust.<a href="/psalms/75-5.htm">Psalm 75:5,10</a> Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck… <a href="/psalms/89-24.htm">Psalm 89:24</a> But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.he hath<a href="/psalms/74-11.htm">Psalm 74:11</a> Why withdrawest thou thy hand, even thy right hand? pluck it out of thy bosom.he burned<a href="/deuteronomy/32-22.htm">Deuteronomy 32:22</a> For a fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn unto the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains.<a href="/psalms/79-5.htm">Psalm 79:5</a> How long, LORD? wilt thou be angry for ever? shall thy jealousy burn like fire?<a href="/psalms/89-46.htm">Psalm 89:46</a> How long, LORD? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/lamentations/2-1.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-13.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-62.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-14.htm">Devoureth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-14.htm">Devours</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-3.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-16.htm">Enemy</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-12.htm">Fierce</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-13.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/isaiah/50-11.htm">Flaming</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-14.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Horn</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-2.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-18.htm">Right</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-17.htm">Round</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-23.htm">Side</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/lamentations/2-6.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/lamentations/4-9.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-9.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/lamentations/4-11.htm">Devoureth</a> <a href="/joel/2-3.htm">Devours</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-57.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-4.htm">Enemy</a> <a href="/lamentations/4-11.htm">Fierce</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-4.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/ezekiel/20-47.htm">Flaming</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-4.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-17.htm">Horn</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-5.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezekiel/20-5.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-4.htm">Right</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-22.htm">Round</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-22.htm">Side</a><div class="vheading2">Lamentations 2</div>1. <a href="/lamentations/2-1.htm">Jeremiah laments the misery of Jerusalem</a> 20. <a href="/lamentations/2-20.htm">He complains thereof to God</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/lamentations/2.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>He has cut off every horn of Israel The phrase "cut off every horn" uses the imagery of a horn, which in biblical terms often symbolizes strength and power. The Hebrew word for horn is "קֶרֶן" (qeren), which can denote both physical strength and the power of a nation. In this context, the "horn of Israel" represents the might and pride of the nation. The cutting off signifies a complete removal or destruction of Israel's power and defenses, emphasizing the severity of God's judgment. Historically, this reflects the Babylonian conquest, where Israel's military and political strength were decimated.in His fierce anger The phrase "fierce anger" is derived from the Hebrew "חֲרוֹן אַף" (charon af), which literally translates to "burning of the nose," a vivid metaphor for intense wrath. This anthropomorphic expression highlights the intensity of God's righteous indignation against Israel's persistent disobedience and idolatry. It serves as a reminder of the holiness of God and His intolerance for sin, underscoring the covenantal relationship where blessings and curses were contingent upon Israel's faithfulness.He has withdrawn His right hand The "right hand" in biblical literature often symbolizes power, protection, and favor. The Hebrew word "יָמִין" (yamin) is used here, indicating God's active intervention on behalf of His people. The withdrawal of His right hand signifies the removal of divine protection, leaving Israel vulnerable to its enemies. This act is a direct consequence of Israel's breach of covenant, illustrating the principle that divine favor is contingent upon obedience and faithfulness.in the presence of the enemy The phrase "in the presence of the enemy" underscores the vulnerability and exposure of Israel to its adversaries. Historically, this refers to the Babylonian forces that besieged and ultimately destroyed Jerusalem. Theologically, it reflects the consequences of sin, where divine protection is forfeited, and the people are left to face the repercussions of their actions. It serves as a sobering reminder of the reality of spiritual warfare and the need for divine protection.He has blazed against Jacob like a flaming fire The imagery of a "flaming fire" is powerful, evoking the consuming and purifying nature of fire. The Hebrew word "לַהֶבֶת" (lahevet) is used, which can denote both destruction and purification. God's blazing against Jacob (another name for Israel) signifies His judgment that is both destructive and purifying, aimed at bringing the nation back to repentance. This reflects the dual nature of God's judgment, which seeks to destroy sin while purifying the remnant.that consumes everything around it The phrase "consumes everything around it" emphasizes the totality and thoroughness of God's judgment. The Hebrew word "אָכַל" (akal) means to consume or devour, indicating the complete devastation that accompanies divine wrath. This serves as a warning of the consequences of persistent sin and rebellion, but also as a call to repentance, as God's ultimate desire is restoration and renewal. The historical context of Jerusalem's destruction is a poignant reminder of the seriousness of turning away from God.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/lamentations/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) All the horn of Israel . . .--The horn, as elsewhere (<a href="/1_samuel/2-1.htm" title="And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoices in the LORD, my horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over my enemies; because I rejoice in your salvation.">1Samuel 2:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/92-10.htm" title="But my horn shall you exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.">Psalm 92:10</a>; <a href="/psalms/112-9.htm" title="He has dispersed, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honor.">Psalm 112:9</a>), is the symbol of strength, aggressive or defensive, and may therefore stand here for every element of strength, warriors, rulers, fortresses.He burned against Jacob.--Better, And He kindled a burning; i.e., was as one who applies the torch.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/lamentations/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - All the horn; rather, every horn; i.e. all the means of defence, especially the fortresses. He hath drawn back his right hand; i.e. he hath withdrawn his assistance in war. He burned against; rather, he burned up. <a href="/commentaries/lamentations/2-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>He has cut off גָּדַ֣ע (gā·ḏa‘) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> To fell a, tree, to destroy anything every כֹּ֚ל (kōl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every horn קֶ֣רֶן (qe·ren) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7161.htm">Strong's 7161: </a> A horn, a flask, cornet, an elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray, power of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc in [His] fierce בָּֽחֳרִי‪‬‪‬ (bā·ḥo·rî-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2750.htm">Strong's 2750: </a> A burning, anger anger אַ֗ף (’ap̄) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_639.htm">Strong's 639: </a> The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire and withdrawn הֵשִׁ֥יב (hê·šîḇ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again His right hand יְמִינ֖וֹ (yə·mî·nōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3225.htm">Strong's 3225: </a> The right hand, side, the south at the approach מִפְּנֵ֣י (mip·pə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face of the enemy. אוֹיֵ֑ב (’ō·w·yêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> Hating, an adversary He has burned וַיִּבְעַ֤ר (way·yiḇ·‘ar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1197.htm">Strong's 1197: </a> To kindle, consume, to be, brutish in Jacob בְּיַעֲקֹב֙ (bə·ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3290.htm">Strong's 3290: </a> Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc like a flaming לֶֽהָבָ֔ה (le·hā·ḇāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3852.htm">Strong's 3852: </a> A flash, a sharply polished blade, point of a, weapon fire כְּאֵ֣שׁ (kə·’êš) Preposition-k | Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_784.htm">Strong's 784: </a> A fire that consumes אָכְלָ֖ה (’ā·ḵə·lāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> To eat all around it. סָבִֽיב׃ (sā·ḇîḇ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> A circle, neighbour, environs, around <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/lamentations/2-3.htm">Lamentations 2:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/lamentations/2-3.htm">Lamentations 2:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/lamentations/2-3.htm">Lamentations 2:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/lamentations/2-3.htm">Lamentations 2:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/lamentations/2-3.htm">Lamentations 2:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/lamentations/2-3.htm">Lamentations 2:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/lamentations/2-3.htm">Lamentations 2:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/lamentations/2-3.htm">Lamentations 2:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/lamentations/2-3.htm">Lamentations 2:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/lamentations/2-3.htm">Lamentations 2:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-3.htm">OT Prophets: Lamentations 2:3 He has cut off in fierce anger (Lam. 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