Lamentations 2:3

Lamentations 2:3 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

3In fierce anger he has cut off
every horn2:3 Or off / all the strength; or every king2:3 Horn here symbolizes strength. of Israel.
He has withdrawn his right hand
at the approach of the enemy.
He has burned in Jacob like a flaming fire
that consumes everything around it.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

3In fierce anger He has cut off
2:3 Lit Every hornAll the strength of Israel;
He has pulled back His right hand
From the enemy.
And He has burned in Jacob like a flaming fire
Consuming on all sides.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

3In fierce anger He has cut off
All the strength of Israel;
He has drawn back His right hand
From before the enemy.
And He has burned in Jacob like a flaming fire
Consuming round about.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

3In fierce anger He has cut off and destroyed
Every 2:3 The horn is symbolic of strength and power.horn of Israel.
He has withdrawn His right hand
From the presence of the enemy.
And He has burned in Jacob like a flaming fire
Consuming all around.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

3In fierce anger He has cut off
every horn2:3 Or all the strength of Israel
and withdrawn His right hand
at the approach of the enemy.
He has burned in Jacob like a flaming fire
that consumes everything around it.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

3When he was very angry,
he took away Israel’s power.
He pulled back his powerful right hand
as the enemy approached.
His burning anger blazed out in Jacob’s land.
It burned up everything near it.

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