book of lamentations
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A book of the Old Testament: "Book of Lamentations" is a book in the Old Testament of the Christian Bible and the Hebrew Tanakh. It is a collection of poetic laments mourning the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC and the subsequent exile.
- A traditional attribution: The "Book of Lamentations" is traditionally ascribed to the prophet Jeremiah, who witnessed the events it describes.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
Advanced Usage
- "Lamentations" as a shorthand: In theological or literary discussion, "Lamentations" is often used alone to refer to this book.
Variants and Related Words
- Lamentations (n): The common shortened title for the "Book of Lamentations".
- Lament (n/v): A passionate expression of grief or sorrow; to mourn deeply. This is the root concept of the book's title.
- Jeremiad (n): A long, mournful complaint or lamentation; a tale of woe. This term derives from the name Jeremiah, the book's traditional author.
Synonyms
- Dirge: A lament for the dead, often used figuratively for the book's tone.
- Elegy: A poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead. The "Book of Lamentations" is a collection of elegies.
Related Phrases
- "the Lamentations of Jeremiah": An alternate, fuller title for the book.
Noun
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an Old Testament book lamenting the desolation of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC; traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah
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