Isaiah 49:14

Yet Zion said, the Eternal hath forsaken me, and the Lord hath forgotten me.

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

But Zion said, The LORD hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me.

In Context

13Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth, O mountains, into song; for the Lord hath comforted his people, and upon his oppressed will he have mercy.

15Can a woman forget her sucking child, not to have mercy on the son of her body? yea, should these even forget, yet would I not forget thee.

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Cross References

Psalms 22:1“To the chief musician upon Ayeleth-hashachar, a psalm of David.” (22:2) My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from saving me, and from the words of my loud complaint?

Psalms 77:6(77:7) I call to remembrance my song in the night; with my own heart I reflect: and my spirit maketh diligent search.

Isaiah 40:27Why wilt thou say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, My way is hidden from the Lord, and my cause hath passed from the cognizance of my God?

Jeremiah 23:39Therefore, behold, I am here, and I will tear you completely away, and I will cast you off, and the city that I have given to you and to your fathers, out of my presence;

Lamentations 5:20Wherefore wilt thou forget us for ever! wilt thou forsake us for so long a time?

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 49:14-18

Encouragement to Zion. ( b. c. 706.) 13 Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the Lord hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted. 14 But Zion said, The Lord hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me. 15 Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. 16 Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually… Read the whole commentary →

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