Cross-References — Lamentations 4

5 pairs

Lamentations 4:1referencesJeremiah 52:13
Lamentations 4:1 laments the tarnishing of Zion's glory, symbolized by gold, which parallels Jeremiah 52:13 where the temple is burned, leading to the loss of its splendor.
Thematic focusDestruction of Jerusalem, Loss of Glory.
Lamentations 4:6referencesGenesis 19:24-25
Lamentations 4:6 compares the punishment of Jerusalem to that of Sodom, highlighting the severity of God's judgment, as seen in Genesis 19:24-25 where Sodom is destroyed by fire from heaven.
Thematic focusJudgment, Severity of Sin.
Lamentations 4:10referencesDeuteronomy 28:53
Lamentations 4:10 describes the horrific conditions during the siege, where mothers eat their children, fulfilling the curse in Deuteronomy 28:53 as a consequence of disobedience.
Thematic focusCovenant Curse, Siege of Jerusalem.
Lamentations 4:13referencesJeremiah 23:11-14
Lamentations 4:13 attributes the fall of Jerusalem to the sins of the prophets and priests, which is echoed in Jeremiah 23:11-14 where false prophets and corrupt priests lead the people astray.
Thematic focusFalse Prophets, Corruption of Leadership.
Lamentations 4:22referencesIsaiah 40:2
Lamentations 4:22 speaks of the end of punishment for Zion, similar to Isaiah 40:2 which proclaims that Jerusalem's warfare is ended and her iniquity is pardoned.
Thematic focusRestoration, End of Punishment.

Lamentations 4:1→referencesJeremiah 52:13