Lamentations

Lamentations

Category: Major Prophets

Written: c. 586 BC

By: Unknown (Jeremiah)

Topic: Dirge Poem (Lament)

Location: Babylon

Purpose: To express the despair of the people of Judah over the loss of their land, city, and temple.

Outline (chapter)

• Sorrows of Captives (1)

• Anger with Jerusalem (2)

• Hope and Mercy (3)

• Punishment (4)

• Restoration (5)

Key Verse: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:22-23)

Categories: Bible, Old Testament, Major Prophets