What is a lamentation in the Bible?

A lamentation is a passionate expression of grief, sorrow, or mourning, often in the form of a song, poem, or prayer. In the Bible, it is a common response to suffering, loss, or national disaster, as seen in the entire book of Lamentations which mourns the destruction of Jerusalem.

Where is lamentation mentioned in the Bible?

Lamentation is a major theme throughout scripture. The most famous example is the Book of Lamentations, attributed to Jeremiah. It is also frequently commanded or performed, such as in 2 Samuel 1:17 where David laments for Saul and Jonathan.

Why is lamentation important for Christians?

Lamentation is important because it provides a God-given language for expressing deep pain and grief while still turning toward God in faith. It validates human suffering and teaches us to process it honestly, as modeled by many Psalms (e.g., Psalm 13) and Jesus himself (Matthew 26:38).

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Lamentation lam-en-ta'-shun. ⇒See a list of verses on LAMENTATIONS in the Bible. See BURIAL,III , 2;IV , 4, 5, 6. ⇒See the definition of lamentation in the KJV Dictionary ⇒See also the McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia.

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