# lament, lamentation #

## Definition: ##

The terms "lament" and "lamentation" refer to a strong expression of mourning, sorrow, or grief.

* Sometimes this includes deep regret for sin, or compassion for people who have experienced disaster.
* A lamentation could include moaning, weeping, or wailing.

## Translation Suggestions: ##

* The term "to lament" could be translated as, "to deeply mourn" or "to wail in grief" or "to be sorrowful."
* A "lamentation" (or a "lament") could be translated as "loud wailing and weeping" or "deep sorrow" or "sorrowful sobbing" or "mournful moaning."

## Bible References: ##

* [Amos 08:9-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/amo/08/09)
* [Ezekiel 32:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/ezk/32/01)
* [Jeremiah 22:17-19](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jer/22/17)
* [Job 27:15-17](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/job/27/15)
* [Lamentations 02:5-6](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/lam/02/05)
* [Lamentations 02:8-9](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/lam/02/08)
* [Micah 02:3-5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mic/02/03)
* [Psalm 102:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/102/001)
* [Zechariah 11:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/zec/11/01)