I AM the man that hath seen affliction by the rod of his wrath.
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Verse 1 is found in chapter 3 of Lamentations. The third lament begins with an individual voice representing the afflicted person under divine discipline. The repetition of being under God’s hand communicates a persistent and total experience. Suffering is interpreted in relation to God, not merely through circumstances.
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Compare Lamentations 3:1 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Ich bin ein elender Mann, der die Rute seines Grimmes sehen muß.
Yo soy el hombre que ha visto aflicción en la vara de su enojo.
Yo soy el hombre que ha visto la aflicción bajo la vara de su furor.
Je suis l'homme qui a vu la misère Sous la verge de sa fureur.
IO son l’uomo che ha veduta afflizione, Per la verga dell’indegnazion del Signore.
EU sou aquele homem que viu a aflição pela vara do seu furor.
因耶和華憤怒的杖, 我是遭遇困苦的人。
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