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you redeemed my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/lamentations/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Lord, you have come to my defense; you have redeemed my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/lamentations/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“You have taken up my cause, O Lord; you have redeemed my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/lamentations/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You defend my cause, O Lord; You redeem my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/lamentations/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/lamentations/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />O Lord, You have pleaded the case for my soul; You have redeemed my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/lamentations/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Lord, You have pleaded my soul’s cause; You have redeemed my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/lamentations/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />O Lord, You have pleaded my soul&#8217s cause; You have redeemed my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/lamentations/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />O Lord, Thou didst plead my soul’s cause; Thou hast redeemed my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/lamentations/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />O Lord, You have pleaded my soul’s cause; You have redeemed my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/lamentations/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />O Lord, You have pleaded my soul’s cause [You have guided my way and protected me]; You have rescued <i>and</i> redeemed my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/lamentations/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You championed my cause, Lord; you redeemed my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/lamentations/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You defend my cause, Lord; You redeem my life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/lamentations/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/lamentations/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You rescued me and saved my life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/lamentations/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/lamentations/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Plead my case for me, O LORD. Reclaim my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/lamentations/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"You came to my rescue, Lord, and saved my life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/lamentations/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Lord, you have defended my cause; you have redeemed my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/lamentations/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />O Lord, you championed my cause, you redeemed my life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/lamentations/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />LORD, you have taken up the case for my soul; you have redeemed my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/lamentations/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/lamentations/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You defend my cause, O Lord; You redeem my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/lamentations/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Lord, you have pleaded the causes of my soul. You have redeemed my life. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/lamentations/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You have pleaded, O Lord, the pleadings of my soul, "" You have redeemed my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/lamentations/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thou hast pleaded, O Lord, the pleadings of my soul, Thou hast redeemed my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/lamentations/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou didst contend, O Jehovah, the contentions of my soul; thou didst redeem my life.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/lamentations/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Res. Thou hast judged, O Lord, the cause of my soul, thou the Redeemer of my life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/lamentations/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />RES. You have judged, O Lord, the case of my soul. You are the Redeemer of my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/lamentations/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You pleaded my case, Lord, you redeemed my life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/lamentations/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You have taken up my cause, O Lord, you have redeemed my life.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/lamentations/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />O LORD, thou hast pleaded my cause; thou hast saved my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/lamentations/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Resh You judged, LORD JEHOVAH, the cause of my soul, and you saved my life!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/lamentations/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />O Lord, Thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; Thou hast redeemed my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/lamentations/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />RECHS. O Lord, thou has pleaded the causes of my soul; thou has redeemed my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/lamentations/3-58.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=1012" 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">A Prayer for Deliverance</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">57</span>You drew near when I called on You; You said, “Do not be afraid.” <span class="reftext">58</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7378.htm" title="7378: raḇ·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- Or ruwb; a primitive root; properly, to toss, i.e. Grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. Hold a controversy; to defend.">You defend</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">my</a> <a href="/hebrew/7379.htm" title="7379: rî·ḇê (N-mpc) -- Strife, dispute. Or rib; from riyb; a contest.">cause,</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">O Lord;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1350.htm" title="1350: gā·’al·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To redeem, act as kinsman. A primitive root, to redeem, i.e. To be the next of kin.">You redeem</a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: ḥay·yāy (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">my life.</a> </span><span class="reftext">59</span>You have seen, O LORD, the wrong done to me; vindicate my cause!…<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/35-1.htm">Psalm 35:1</a></span><br />Of David. Contend with my opponents, O LORD; fight against those who fight against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a></span><br />No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-33.htm">Romans 8:33-34</a></span><br />Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. / Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/43-1.htm">Psalm 43:1</a></span><br />Vindicate me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation; deliver me from deceitful and unjust men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-8.htm">Isaiah 50:8-9</a></span><br />The One who vindicates Me is near. Who will dare to contend with Me? Let us confront each other! Who has a case against Me? Let him approach Me! / Surely the Lord GOD helps Me. Who is there to condemn Me? See, they will all wear out like a garment; the moths will devour them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-1.htm">1 John 2:1</a></span><br />My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-154.htm">Psalm 119:154</a></span><br />Defend my cause and redeem me; revive me according to Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Hebrews 7:25</a></span><br />Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/9-4.htm">Psalm 9:4</a></span><br />For You have upheld my just cause; You sit on Your throne judging righteously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-9.htm">Micah 7:9</a></span><br />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="/1_samuel/24-15.htm">1 Samuel 24:15</a></span><br />May the LORD be our judge and decide between you and me. May He take notice and plead my case and deliver me from your hand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/13-18.htm">Job 13:18</a></span><br />See now, I have prepared my case; I know that I will be vindicated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/3-1.htm">Zechariah 3:1-2</a></span><br />Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. / And the LORD said to Satan: “The LORD rebukes you, Satan! Indeed, the LORD, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you! Is not this man a firebrand snatched from the fire?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/26-1.htm">Psalm 26:1</a></span><br />Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">O LORD, you have pleaded the causes of my soul; you have redeemed my life.</p><p class="hdg">thou hast pleaded</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/25-39.htm">1 Samuel 25:39</a></b></br> And when David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, Blessed <i>be</i> the LORD, that hath pleaded the cause of my reproach from the hand of Nabal, and hath kept his servant from evil: for the LORD hath returned the wickedness of Nabal upon his own head. And David sent and communed with Abigail, to take her to him to wife.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/35-1.htm">Psalm 35:1</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David. Plead <i>my cause</i>, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/51-36.htm">Jeremiah 51:36</a></b></br> Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will plead thy cause, and take vengeance for thee; and I will dry up her sea, and make her springs dry.</p><p class="hdg">thou hast redeemed</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/48-16.htm">Genesis 48:16</a></b></br> The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-22.htm">Psalm 34:22</a></b></br> The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/71-23.htm">Psalm 71:23</a></b></br> My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/51-36.htm">Case</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-52.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-32.htm">Causes</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-53.htm">Life</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-25.htm">Pleaded</a> <a href="/job/13-6.htm">Pleadings</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-11.htm">Redeemed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-50.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-51.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/jeremiah/22-27.htm">Soul's</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/lamentations/3-59.htm">Case</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-59.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/ezekiel/26-3.htm">Causes</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-18.htm">Life</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-20.htm">Pleaded</a> <a href="/job/13-6.htm">Pleadings</a> <a href="/hosea/7-13.htm">Redeemed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/6-8.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-19.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/revelation/18-14.htm">Soul's</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>You defend my cause</b><br>This phrase highlights God's role as a divine advocate and protector. In the context of Lamentations, the author, traditionally believed to be Jeremiah, is lamenting the destruction of Jerusalem and the suffering of the people. The idea of God defending one's cause is rooted in the legal systems of ancient Israel, where a kinsman-redeemer or advocate would stand up for a family member in need. This reflects God's covenant relationship with Israel, where He acts as a defender and protector. Biblically, this is echoed in passages like <a href="/psalms/35.htm">Psalm 35:1</a>, where David calls upon God to contend with those who contend with him, and in <a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a>, which speaks of God vindicating His servants.<p><b>O Lord</b><br>The use of "O Lord" signifies a personal and covenantal relationship with God, using the divine name Yahweh. This name is significant as it denotes God's eternal presence and faithfulness to His promises. In the historical context, the people of Israel would call upon Yahweh in times of distress, recognizing Him as the one true God who delivered them from Egypt and established them in the Promised Land. This invocation is a reminder of God's sovereignty and His role as the ultimate authority and judge.<p><b>You redeem my life</b><br>Redemption in the biblical sense involves deliverance from bondage or distress, often through the payment of a price. In the Old Testament, this concept is seen in the laws of <a href="/leviticus/25.htm">Leviticus 25</a>, where a kinsman-redeemer could buy back a relative's property or freedom. Spiritually, this foreshadows the ultimate redemption through Jesus Christ, who redeems believers from sin and death. Theologically, this phrase points to God's power to restore and renew life, even in the midst of suffering and despair. It connects to New Testament themes, such as in <a href="/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7</a>, where redemption is through Christ's blood, and in <a href="/1_peter/1-18.htm">1 Peter 1:18-19</a>, which speaks of being redeemed with the precious blood of Christ.<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." 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 and sorrow expressed in the book.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, depicted as the defender and redeemer of the speaker's life.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylonian_exile.htm">Babylonian Exile</a></b><br>The historical context of Lamentations, where the Israelites are experiencing the consequences of their disobedience to God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God who are suffering due to their rebellion and are in need of redemption and defense.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_defender.htm">God as Defender</a></b><br>In times of trouble, believers can trust that God is their ultimate defender. Just as He defended Jeremiah's cause, He stands ready to defend ours.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/redemption_through_christ.htm">Redemption through Christ</a></b><br>The ultimate redemption of our lives is found in Jesus Christ. This verse foreshadows the redemption that is fully realized in the New Testament.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_justice.htm">Faith in God's Justice</a></b><br>Even when circumstances seem dire, we can have faith that God will bring justice and vindication in His perfect timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_suffering.htm">Hope in Suffering</a></b><br>Lamentations teaches us that even in the midst of suffering, there is hope because God is actively involved in our lives, defending and redeeming us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_and_lament.htm">Prayer and Lament</a></b><br>This verse encourages us to bring our laments and causes before God in prayer, trusting in His ability to act on our behalf.<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/where_to_find_bible_study_guides.htm">What does pleading my cause before the Lord mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_pleading_my_cause_to_god.htm">What does pleading my cause before the Lord mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_2_thess._1_9_align_with_god's_mercy.htm">In 2 Thessalonians 1:9, does the idea of eternal destruction align with God's mercy throughout 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>(58) <span class= "bld">Thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul--</span><span class= "ital">i.e., </span>Jehovah had appeared as the advocate, or next-of-kin protector, of the prophet in the persecutions which were aimed against his life. Another personal reference to the prophet's sufferings. (Comp. <a href="/context/jeremiah/26-8.htm" title="Now it came to pass, when Jeremiah had made an end of speaking all that the LORD had commanded him to speak to all the people, that the priests and the prophets and all the people took him, saying, You shall surely die.">Jeremiah 26:8-17</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/37-14.htm" title="Then said Jeremiah, It is false; I fall not away to the Chaldeans. But he listened not to him: so Irijah took Jeremiah, and brought him to the princes.">Jeremiah 37:14</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/38-4.htm" title="Therefore the princes said to the king, We beseech you, let this man be put to death: for thus he weakens the hands of the men of war that remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, in speaking such words to them: for this man seeks not the welfare of this people, but the hurt.">Jeremiah 38:4</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/lamentations/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 58.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thou hast pleaded,</span> etc. The reference is still to a former state of things which came to an end. It would make this plainer if we were to alter the rendering, <span class="accented">Thou didst plead</span>... <span class="accented">thou didst redeem.</span> The speaker likens his case to that of a poor man who is opposed at law by a rich oppressor, and who, for want of an advocate, will, to all appearance, become his victim. Suddenly Jehovah appeared and supplied this want. Such are God's "wonders of old time." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/lamentations/3-58.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">You defend</span><br /><span class="heb">רַ֧בְתָּ</span> <span class="translit">(raḇ·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7378.htm">Strong's 7378: </a> </span><span class="str2">To toss, grapple, to wrangle, controversy, to defend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my</span><br /><span class="heb">נַפְשִׁ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">cause,</span><br /><span class="heb">רִיבֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(rî·ḇê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7379.htm">Strong's 7379: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strife, dispute</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O Lord;</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדֹנָ֛י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> </span><span class="str2">The Lord</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You redeem</span><br /><span class="heb">גָּאַ֥לְתָּ</span> <span class="translit">(gā·’al·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1350.htm">Strong's 1350: </a> </span><span class="str2">To redeem, act as kinsman</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my life.</span><br /><span class="heb">חַיָּֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥay·yāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/lamentations/3-58.htm">Lamentations 3:58 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/lamentations/3-58.htm">Lamentations 3:58 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/lamentations/3-58.htm">Lamentations 3:58 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/lamentations/3-58.htm">Lamentations 3:58 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/lamentations/3-58.htm">Lamentations 3:58 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/lamentations/3-58.htm">Lamentations 3:58 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/lamentations/3-58.htm">Lamentations 3:58 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/lamentations/3-58.htm">Lamentations 3:58 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/lamentations/3-58.htm">Lamentations 3:58 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/lamentations/3-58.htm">Lamentations 3:58 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/lamentations/3-58.htm">OT Prophets: Lamentations 3:58 Lord you have pleaded the causes (Lam. 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