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Lamentations 3:10
ד (Dalet)
To me he is like a bear lying in ambush, like a hidden lion stalking its prey.Jump to:Bible Study Tools • Parallel Bible Verse • Bible Contextual Overview • Bible Cross-References • Gill's Bible Notes • Barnes' Bible Notes
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Christian Standard Bible®
He is a bear waiting in ambush,a lion in hiding.
He is a bear waiting in ambush,a lion in hiding.
Hebrew Names Version
He is to me as a bear lying in wait, as a lion in secret places.
He is to me as a bear lying in wait, as a lion in secret places.
King James Version
He was unto me as a bear lying in wait, and as a lion in secret places.
He was unto me as a bear lying in wait, and as a lion in secret places.
English Standard Version
He is a bear lying in wait for me, a lion in hiding;
He is a bear lying in wait for me, a lion in hiding;
New American Standard Bible
He is to me like a bear lying in wait, Like a lion in secret places.
He is to me like a bear lying in wait, Like a lion in secret places.
New Century Version
He is like a bear ready to attack me, like a lion in hiding.
He is like a bear ready to attack me, like a lion in hiding.
Amplified Bible
He is to me like a bear lying in wait, And like a lion [hiding] in secret places.
He is to me like a bear lying in wait, And like a lion [hiding] in secret places.
World English Bible
He is to me as a bear lying in wait, as a lion in secret places.
He is to me as a bear lying in wait, as a lion in secret places.
Geneva Bible (1587)
He was vnto me as a beare lying in waite, and as a Lion in secret places.
He was vnto me as a beare lying in waite, and as a Lion in secret places.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
He is to me like a bear lying in wait, Like a lion in secret places.
He is to me like a bear lying in wait, Like a lion in secret places.
Legacy Standard Bible
He is to me like a bear lying in wait,Like a lion in secret places.
He is to me like a bear lying in wait,Like a lion in secret places.
Berean Standard Bible
He is a bear lying in wait, a lion in hiding.
He is a bear lying in wait, a lion in hiding.
Contemporary English Version
God was like a bear or a lion waiting in ambush for me;
God was like a bear or a lion waiting in ambush for me;
Complete Jewish Bible
He lies in wait for me like a bear, like a lion in hiding.
He lies in wait for me like a bear, like a lion in hiding.
Darby Translation
He is unto me [as] a bear lying in wait, a lion in secret places.
He is unto me [as] a bear lying in wait, a lion in secret places.
Easy-to-Read Version
He is like a bear about to attack me, like a lion that is in a hiding place.
He is like a bear about to attack me, like a lion that is in a hiding place.
George Lamsa Translation
He has been to me as a wolf lying in wait, and as a lion in secret places.
He has been to me as a wolf lying in wait, and as a lion in secret places.
Good News Translation
He waited for me like a bear; he pounced on me like a lion.
He waited for me like a bear; he pounced on me like a lion.
Lexham English Bible
To me he is like a bear lying in wait, a lion in hiding.
To me he is like a bear lying in wait, a lion in hiding.
Literal Translation
He was a bear lying in wait for me, a lion in secret places.
He was a bear lying in wait for me, a lion in secret places.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
He layeth waite for me like a Bere, and as a lyon in a hole.
He layeth waite for me like a Bere, and as a lyon in a hole.
American Standard Version
He is unto me as a bear lying in wait, as a lion in secret places.
He is unto me as a bear lying in wait, as a lion in secret places.
Bible in Basic English
He is like a bear waiting for me, like a lion in secret places.
He is like a bear waiting for me, like a lion in secret places.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
He is unto me as a bear lying in wait, as a lion in secret places.
He is unto me as a bear lying in wait, as a lion in secret places.
King James Version (1611)
He was vnto me as a Beare lying in waite, and as a Lion in secret places.
He was vnto me as a Beare lying in waite, and as a Lion in secret places.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
He layeth wayte for me lyke a beare, and as a lion in a hole.
He layeth wayte for me lyke a beare, and as a lion in a hole.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
he has troubled me, as a she-bear lying in wait: he is to me as a lion in secret places.
he has troubled me, as a she-bear lying in wait: he is to me as a lion in secret places.
English Revised Version
He is unto me as a bear lying in wait, as a lion in secret places.
He is unto me as a bear lying in wait, as a lion in secret places.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Deleth. He is maad a bere settinge aspies to me, a lioun in hid places.
Deleth. He is maad a bere settinge aspies to me, a lioun in hid places.
Update Bible Version
He is to me as a bear lying in wait, as a lion in secret places.
He is to me as a bear lying in wait, as a lion in secret places.
Webster's Bible Translation
He [was] to me [as] a bear lying in wait, [and as] a lion in secret places.
He [was] to me [as] a bear lying in wait, [and as] a lion in secret places.
New King James Version
He has been to me a bear lying in wait, Like a lion in ambush.
He has been to me a bear lying in wait, Like a lion in ambush.
New Living Translation
He has hidden like a bear or a lion, waiting to attack me.
He has hidden like a bear or a lion, waiting to attack me.
New Life Bible
He is like a bear lying in wait, like a lion hiding in secret places.
He is like a bear lying in wait, like a lion hiding in secret places.
New Revised Standard
He is a bear lying in wait for me, a lion in hiding;
He is a bear lying in wait for me, a lion in hiding;
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
A bear lying in wait, he is to me, a lion, in secret places;
A bear lying in wait, he is to me, a lion, in secret places;
Douay-Rheims Bible
Daleth. He is become to me as a bear lying in wait: as a lion in secret places.
Daleth. He is become to me as a bear lying in wait: as a lion in secret places.
Revised Standard Version
He is to me like a bear lying in wait, like a lion in hiding;
He is to me like a bear lying in wait, like a lion in hiding;
Young's Literal Translation
A bear lying in wait He [is] to me, A lion in secret hiding-places.
A bear lying in wait He [is] to me, A lion in secret hiding-places.
THE MESSAGE
He's a prowling bear tracking me down, a lion in hiding ready to pounce. He knocked me from the path and ripped me to pieces. When he finished, there was nothing left of me. He took out his bow and arrows and used me for target practice.
He's a prowling bear tracking me down, a lion in hiding ready to pounce. He knocked me from the path and ripped me to pieces. When he finished, there was nothing left of me. He took out his bow and arrows and used me for target practice.
Contextual Overview
1
א (Alef)
I am the man who has experienced affliction from the rod of his wrath. 2 He drove me into captivity and made me walk in darkness and not light. 3 He repeatedly attacks me, he turns his hand against me all day long. 4ב (Bet)
He has made my mortal skin waste away; he has broken my bones. 5 He has besieged and surrounded me with bitter hardship. 6 He has made me reside in deepest darkness like those who died long ago. 7ג (Gimel)
He has walled me in so that I cannot get out; he has weighted me down with heavy prison chains. 8 Also, when I cry out desperately for help, he has shut out my prayer. 9 He has blocked every road I take with a wall of hewn stones; he has made every path impassable. 10ד (Dalet)
To me he is like a bear lying in ambush, like a hidden lion stalking its prey.Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
unto: Job 10:16, Isaiah 38:13, Hosea 5:14, Hosea 6:1, Hosea 13:7, Hosea 13:8, Amos 5:18-20
in secret: Psalms 10:9, Psalms 17:12
Reciprocal: Job 16:9 - teareth me
Cross-References
Genesis 2:25
The man and his wife were both naked, but they were not ashamed.
The man and his wife were both naked, but they were not ashamed.
Genesis 3:7
Then the eyes of both of them opened, and they knew they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.
Then the eyes of both of them opened, and they knew they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.
Genesis 3:17
But to Adam he said, "Because you obeyed your wife and ate from the tree about which I commanded you, ‘You must not eat from it,' cursed is the ground thanks to you; in painful toil you will eat of it all the days of your life.
But to Adam he said, "Because you obeyed your wife and ate from the tree about which I commanded you, ‘You must not eat from it,' cursed is the ground thanks to you; in painful toil you will eat of it all the days of your life.
Genesis 3:18
It will produce thorns and thistles for you, but you will eat the grain of the field.
It will produce thorns and thistles for you, but you will eat the grain of the field.
Exodus 3:6
He added, "I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob." Then Moses hid his face, because he was afraid to look at God.
He added, "I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob." Then Moses hid his face, because he was afraid to look at God.
Exodus 32:25
Moses saw that the people were running wild, for Aaron had let them get completely out of control, causing derision from their enemies.
Moses saw that the people were running wild, for Aaron had let them get completely out of control, causing derision from their enemies.
Job 23:15
That is why I am terrified in his presence; when I consider, I am afraid because of him.
That is why I am terrified in his presence; when I consider, I am afraid because of him.
Psalms 119:120
My body trembles because I fear you; I am afraid of your judgments.
My body trembles because I fear you; I am afraid of your judgments.
Isaiah 33:14
Sinners are afraid in Zion; panic grips the godless. They say, ‘Who among us can coexist with destructive fire? Who among us can coexist with unquenchable fire?'
Sinners are afraid in Zion; panic grips the godless. They say, ‘Who among us can coexist with destructive fire? Who among us can coexist with unquenchable fire?'
Isaiah 47:3
Let your private parts be exposed! Your genitals will be on display! I will get revenge; I will not have pity on anyone,"
Let your private parts be exposed! Your genitals will be on display! I will get revenge; I will not have pity on anyone,"
Gill's Notes on the Bible
He [was] unto me [as] a bear lying in wait,.... For its prey, which seizes on it at once, and tears it in pieces; such were the Chaldeans to the Jews by divine permission:
[and as] a lion in secret places; lurking there, in order to take every opportunity and advantage, and fall upon any creature that comes that way. The same thing is signified here as before; see Hosea 5:14.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Having dwelt upon the difficulties which hemmed in his path, he now shows that there are dangers attending upon escape.
Lamentations 3:11
The meaning is, “God, as a lion, lying in wait, has made me turn aside from my path, but my flight was in vain, for springing upon me from His ambush lie has torn me in pieces.”
Desolate - Or, astonied, stupefied that he cannot flee. The word is a favorite one with Jeremiah.
Lamentations 3:12
This new simile arises out of the former one, the idea of a hunter being suggested by that of the bear and lion. When the hunter comes, it is not to save him.
Lamentations 3:14
Metaphor is dropped, and Jeremiah shows the real nature of the arrows which rankled in him so deeply.
Lamentations 3:15
“He hath” filled me to the full with bitterness, i. e. bitter sorrows Job 9:18.
Lamentations 3:16
Broken my teeth with gravel stones - His bread was so filled with grit that in eating it his teeth were broken.
Lamentations 3:17
Prosperity - literally, as in the margin, i. e. I forgot what good was, I lost the very idea of what it meant.
Lamentations 3:18
The prophet reaches the verge of despair. But by struggling against it he reaches at length firm ground.
