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Lamentations 5:5 ยท KJV

"Our necks are under persecution: we labour, and have no rest."

King James Version

What does Lamentations 5:5 mean? โ†’

Passage Context

3We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers are as widows.
4We have drunken our water for money; our wood is sold unto us.
5Our necks are under persecution: we labour, and have no rest.
6We have given the hand to the Egyptians, and to the Assyrians, to be satisfied with bread.
7Our fathers have sinned, and are not; and we have borne their iniquities.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you find rest in times of trouble?

2

What does it mean for you to feel persecuted?

3

When have you felt overwhelmed by your responsibilities?

Life Application

rest

Prioritize time for rest and rejuvenation amidst life's demands.

perseverance

Seek strength in your faith to endure through tough times.

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