en_tw_old/bible/kt/lament.md

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
• Ezekiel 32:1-2
• Jeremiah 22:17-19
• Job 27:15-17
• Lamentations 02:5-6
• Lamentations 02:8-9
• Micah 02:3-5
• Psalm 102:1-2
• Zechariah 11:1-3