Lamentations
Five poems of grief over the fall of Jerusalem, with hope at the center: God’s mercies are new every morning.
5chapters
154verses
3,216words (BSB)
16 minto read
Who wrote Lamentations?
Traditionally written by Jeremiah. Traditionally attributed to Jeremiah; the book does not name its author.
Lamentations 3:22–23
Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!
Read Lamentations
| Minutes a day | Days to finish |
|---|---|
| 5 minutes | 4 |
| 10 minutes | 2 |
| 15 minutes | 2 |
| 20 minutes | 1 |
Chapters
The longest chapter is Lamentations 2 (22 verses, about 4 minutes).
| Chapter | Verses | Words | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 722 | 4 |
| 2 | 22 | 835 | 4 |
| 3 | 66 | 824 | 4 |
| 4 | 22 | 558 | 3 |
| 5 | 22 | 277 | 1 |
Questions
How many chapters are in Lamentations?
Lamentations has 5 chapters and 154 verses in the Berean Standard Bible.
Who wrote the book of Lamentations?
Traditionally written by Jeremiah. Traditionally attributed to Jeremiah; the book does not name its author.
How long does it take to read Lamentations?
About 16 min at 200 words a minute (3,216 words). At 10 minutes a day that is 2 days.
What is Lamentations about?
Five poems of grief over the fall of Jerusalem, with hope at the center: God’s mercies are new every morning.