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lament

Meaning of “lament”

To mourn, grieve, weep, wail, or express sorrow; an expression or song of grief.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
21 occurrences18 verses9 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Judges 11:40

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Ezekiel 27:32
And in their wailing they shall take up a lamentation for thee, and lament over thee, saying, What city is like Tyrus, like the destroyed in the midst of the sea?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Ezekiel 27:32 · retained source text

And in their wailing, they shall take vp a lamentation for thee, and lament ouer thee, saying; What citie is like Tyrus, like the destroyed in the middest of the sea?

Ezekiel 32:16
This is the lamentation wherewith they shall lament her: the daughters of the nations shall lament her: they shall lament for her, even for Egypt, and for all her multitude, saith the Lord God.
3 word occurrences in this verse
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1611 witness · Ezekiel 32:16 · retained source text

This is the lamentation wherewith they shall lament her: the daughters of the nations shall lament her: they shall lament for her, euen for Egypt and for al her multitude, saith the LORD God.

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Historical definitions

To mourn; to grieve; to weep or wail; to express sorrow. To regret deeply; to feel sorrow.

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