Lamentations 4:11 net — כ(Kaf) The LORD fully vented his wrath; he poured out his fierce anger. He started a fire in Zion; it consumed her foun…

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"כ(Kaf) The LORD fully vented his wrath; he poured out his fierce anger. He started a fire in Zion; it consumed her foundations."

— Lamentations 4:11, NET Bible

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Lamentations 4 — Context

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ח(Khet) Now their appearance is darker than soot; they are not recognized in the streets. Their skin has shriveled on their bones; it is dried up, like tree bark.

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ט(Tet) Those who died by the sword are better off than those who die of hunger, those who waste away, struck down from lack of food.

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י(Yod) The hands of tenderhearted women cooked their own children, who became their food, when my people were destroyed.

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כ(Kaf) The LORD fully vented his wrath; he poured out his fierce anger. He started a fire in Zion; it consumed her foundations.

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ל(Lamed) Neither the kings of the earth nor the people of the lands ever thought that enemy or foe would enter the gates of Jerusalem.

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מ(Mem) But it happened due to the sins of her prophets and the iniquities of her priests, who poured out in her midst the blood of the righteous.

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נ(Nun) They wander blindly through the streets, defiled by the blood they shed, while no one dares to touch their garments.

Lamentations 4:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Lamentations 4:11 say?
Lamentations 4:11 in the NET Bible reads: “כ(Kaf) The LORD fully vented his wrath; he poured out his fierce anger. He started a fire in Zion; it consumed her foundations.”
Where is Lamentations 4:11 in the Bible?
Lamentations 4:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Lamentations, chapter 4, verse 11.
Who wrote Lamentations?
Lamentations is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah (traditional). It was written c. 586–575 BC.
What is the book of Lamentations about?
Lamentations is a series of five funeral poems over the fallen Jerusalem — raw grief, honest confession, and at the very center, an astonishing confession of hope: "his compassions fail not… they are new every morning."
What are the major themes of Lamentations?
Lamentations explores themes including Grief, Judgment, Mercy, Hope, Repentance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Lamentations 4:11.
What translation should I read Lamentations 4:11 in?
Lamentations 4:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Lamentations 4:11?
Lamentations 4:11 reads (NET): “כ(Kaf) The LORD fully vented his wrath; he poured out his fierce anger. He started a fire in Zion; it consumed her foundations.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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