Bible Verse

Lamentations 3:22-23

Jeremiah writes amid Jerusalem's destruction and Israel's exile, finding hope in God's character despite devastating circumstances.

"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 (NIV)

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Other Translations

"The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."

— ESV

"It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness."

— KJV

"The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning."

— NLT

Understanding the Context

Book Context

Lamentations 3 moves from deep anguish (vv. 1-20) to hope (vv. 21-39) based on God's faithfulness. These verses are the turning point from despair to trust.

Historical Background

Written around 586 BC after Babylon destroyed Jerusalem. The city lay in ruins, people were exiled, the temple burned. Yet Jeremiah finds hope in God's unchanging character.

Verse-by-Verse Breakdown

"Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed"

'Great love' (Hebrew: chesed) is covenant love, steadfast faithful love, loyal mercy. 'Not consumed' means not annihilated, destroyed. Despite deserving judgment, God's love preserves. His mercy is why we survive.

"for his compassions never fail"

'Compassions' (racham) is tender mercies, like a mother's love for her child. 'Never fail' means never cease, never come to an end. God's compassion is inexhaustible, constant, reliable.

"They are new every morning"

'New' (chadash) means fresh, renewed. Each morning brings fresh supply of God's mercies. Yesterday's grace is renewed today. This isn't recycled mercy but fresh compassion daily. God's resources never run out.

"great is your faithfulness"

'Faithfulness' (emunah) means steadfastness, reliability, trustworthiness. 'Great' emphasizes magnitude. God's character is absolutely dependable. He keeps promises, remains constant. This refrain grounds hope in who God is.

Key Themes

God's unfailing loveDaily merciesGod's faithfulnessHope in despairRenewed compassion

Applying This Verse to Your Life

  1. 1

    Start each day expecting fresh mercy and compassion from God.

  2. 2

    In difficult seasons, anchor hope in God's unchanging character, not changing circumstances.

  3. 3

    Remember that God's love is why you're still standing—give Him thanks.

  4. 4

    Trust God's faithfulness when everything else seems uncertain.

  5. 5

    Share this hope with others going through devastation or loss.

Questions for Reflection

  • How have you experienced God's mercies being new every morning?
  • What evidence of God's faithfulness can you see in your life?
  • Are you living in yesterday's grace or expecting fresh mercy today?
  • How does God's great love sustain you when you feel you should be 'consumed'?

Related Scripture

Psalm 103:8

"The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love."

Psalm 89:1-2

"I will sing of the LORD's great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations."

2 Timothy 2:13

"If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself."

Psalm 36:5

"Your love, LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies."

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