Lamentations 3:30
He offereth his lekhi (cheek) to him that striketh him; 1 he is filled full with reproach. + 3:30 Isa 50:6 1
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
He giveth his cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with reproach.
In Context
29He putteth his mouth in the aphar; 1 there may yet be tikvah. 1
31For Adonoi will not cast off l'olam (forever); 1
Cross References
Job 30:10They abhor me, they flee far from me, 1 and spare not rok (spit) in my face. + 30:10 Mt 26:67 1
Psalms 69:20Thou hast known the cherpah (scorn) I bear, and my shame, and my dishonor; 1 mine adversaries are all before Thee. 1
Isaiah 50:6I + 50:6 Moshiach offered My gev (back) to them that deliver blows, 1 and My lekhi (cheeks) to them that pulled out: + 50:6 the beard 1 I hid not My face from kelimot (humiliations, shame) 1 and rok (spitting, saliva). 1
Matthew 5:39But I say to you, Do not set yourself against the rasha (evil person), but whoever hits you on your right cheek, turn to him also the other cheek.
Luke 6:29To the one hitting you on the cheek, offer also the other, and from the one taking away your kaftan (coat), also the tunic and gartel do not withhold.
Matthew Henry on Lamentations 3:22-37
Words of Comfort to Israel; The Benefit of Afflictions; Comfort to the Afflicted. ( b. c. 588.) 21 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. 22 It is of the Lord 's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. 24 The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. 25 The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. 26 It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the… Read the whole commentary →