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Lamentations 4:6 · KJV

"For the punishment of the iniquity of the daughter of my people is greater than the punishment of the sin of Sodom, that was overthrown as in a moment, and no hands stayed on her."

King James Version

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Passage Context

4The tongue of the sucking child cleaveth to the roof of his mouth for thirst: the young children ask bread, and no man breaketh it unto them.
5They that did feed delicately are desolate in the streets: they that were brought up in scarlet embrace dunghills.
6For the punishment of the iniquity of the daughter of my people is greater than the punishment of the sin of Sodom, that was overthrown as in a moment, and no hands stayed on her.
7Her Nazarites were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk, they were more ruddy in body than rubies, their polishing was of sapphire:
8Their visage is blacker than a coal; they are not known in the streets: their skin cleaveth to their bones; it is withered, it is become like a stick.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you understand the concept of punishment in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to face the consequences of your actions?

3

When have you felt that your struggles were greater than others'?

Life Application

repentance

Consider areas in your life where you need to seek forgiveness and make amends.

awareness

Be mindful of the consequences of your actions on yourself and others.

Places in This Verse

Sodom(Near the Dead Sea today)

An ancient city known for its wickedness and destruction as a divine judgment.

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