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Lamentations 3:50

Old Testament Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Lamentations 3:50 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Till Jehovah look down, and behold from heaven.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Till Jehovah look down, and behold from heaven.
Lamentations 3:50 — American Standard Version

Context — Lamentations 3

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
47Fear and the pit are come upon us, devastation and destruction.
48Mine eye runneth down with streams of water, for the destruction of the daughter of my people.
49Mine eye poureth down, and ceaseth not, without any intermission,
50Till Jehovah look down, and behold from heaven.
51Mine eye affecteth my soul, because of all the daughters of my city.
52They have chased me sore like a bird, they that are mine enemies without cause.
53They have cut off my life in the dungeon, and have cast a stone upon me.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Till the Lord look do: on, and behold from heaven.] Disperses and dissipates the cloud that was about him; shines forth and manifests himself, and looks favourably upon his people, and delivers them out of their troubles: this the prophet was in hope of, and was waiting for; but, till it came to pass, could have no rest and comfort. The Targum is, “till he look and behold my injury;” as if he had regard to his own personal injury done him; but the former sense is best.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Till--His prayer is not without hope, wherein it differs from the blind grief of unbelievers. look down, &c.-- (Isa 63:15).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The deep sympathy of the prophet, which pours itself forth in abundant tears over the distress of his people. Lamentations 3:51 Or, “Mine eye” causeth pain to my soul, i. e. maketh my soul ache, because of the sad fate of the maidens (Lamentations 1:4, Lamentations 1:18, ...). return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Lam 2:20, Lam 5:1; Psa 80:14-16, Psa 102:19, Psa 102:20; Isa 62:6, Isa 62:7, Isa 63:15, Isa 64:1; Dan 9:16-19 Lamentations 3:51”
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