Lam 3:1 | JFB | STEP | . Jeremiah proposes his own experience under afflictions, as an example as to how the Jews should behave under theirs, so as to have hope of a restoration; hence the change from singular to plural ( , ). The stanzas consist of three lines, each of which begins with the same Hebrew letter. Aleph. 1-3. seen affliction-- his own in the dungeon of Malchiah ( ); that of his countrymen also in the siege. Both were types of that of Christ.

‏ Lamentations 3:1

CHAPTER (ELEGY) 3

Jeremiah proposes his own experience under afflictions, as an example as to how the Jews should behave under theirs, so as to have hope of a restoration; hence the change from singular to plural (La 3:22, 40-47). The stanzas consist of three lines, each of which begins with the same Hebrew letter.

Aleph.

1-3. seen affliction--his own in the dungeon of Malchiah (Jr 38:6); that of his countrymen also in the siege. Both were types of that of Christ.