Lamentations 4:22 Meaning
The punishment of thine iniquity is accomplished, O daughter of Zion; he will no more carry thee away into captivity: he will visit thine iniquity, O daughter of Edom; he will discover thy sins.
Context Explained
20The breath of our nostrils, the anointed of the LORD, was taken in their pits, of whom we said, Under his shadow we shall live among the heathen.
21Rejoice and be glad, O daughter of Edom, that dwellest in the land of Uz; the cup also shall pass through unto thee: thou shalt be drunken, and shalt make thyself naked.
22The punishment of thine iniquity is accomplished, O daughter of Zion; he will no more carry thee away into captivity: he will visit thine iniquity, O daughter of Edom; he will discover thy sins.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Isaiah 40:2
This verse also speaks of comfort and the end of punishment for God's people.
Jeremiah 30:18
Both verses express the restoration of Israel after suffering.
Micah 7:18
This verse highlights God's forgiveness and compassion towards His people.
Source: Lamentations 4:22