Lamentations 5:7 nasb — Our fathers sinned, and are no more; It is we who have borne their iniquities.

NASB

"Our fathers sinned, and are no more; It is we who have borne their iniquities."

— Lamentations 5:7, NASB

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Lamentations 5 — Context

4

We have to pay for our drinking water, Our wood comes to us at a price.

5

Our pursuers are at our necks; We are worn out, there is no rest for us.

6

We have submitted to Egypt and Assyria to get enough bread.

7

Our fathers sinned, and are no more; It is we who have borne their iniquities.

8

Slaves rule over us; There is no one to deliver us from their hand.

9

We get our bread at the risk of our lives Because of the sword in the wilderness.

10

Our skin has become as hot as an oven, Because of the burning heat of famine.

Lamentations 5:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Lamentations 5:7 say?
Lamentations 5:7 in the NASB reads: “Our fathers sinned, and are no more; It is we who have borne their iniquities.”
Where is Lamentations 5:7 in the Bible?
Lamentations 5:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Lamentations, chapter 5, verse 7.
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 5:7.
What translation should I read Lamentations 5:7 in?
Lamentations 5:7 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 5:7?
Lamentations 5:7 reads (NASB): “Our fathers sinned, and are no more; It is we who have borne their iniquities.” 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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