King James Version with full narration by Alexander Scourby
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KJV Bible Glossary
Definitions and plain-English explanations of King James Version words, phrases, and theological terms — so nothing in scripture is lost in translation.
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Lamentation
CategoryArchaic Word / Emotional Term
Modern Equivalentan expression of grief or mourning; a passionate lament.
KJV Word TypeNoun
DefinitionA passionate, vocal expression of grief, mourning, or sorrow. The Book of Lamentations is a series of acrostic poems mourning the destruction of Jerusalem. Jeremiah is often called the "weeping prophet" because of his many lamentations.
Key Verses"Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by? behold, and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow." (Lamentations 1:12); "And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son." (2 Samuel 1:17)