Lamentations 3:57
New International Version
You came near when I called you, and you said, “Do not fear.”

New Living Translation
Yes, you came when I called; you told me, “Do not fear.”

English Standard Version
You came near when I called on you; you said, ‘Do not fear!’

Berean Standard Bible
You drew near when I called on You; You said, “Do not be afraid.”

King James Bible
Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon thee: thou saidst, Fear not.

New King James Version
You drew near on the day I called on You, And said, “Do not fear!”

New American Standard Bible
You came near on the day I called to You; You said, “Do not fear!”

NASB 1995
You drew near when I called on You; You said, “Do not fear!”

NASB 1977
Thou didst draw near when I called on Thee; Thou didst say, “Do not fear!”

Legacy Standard Bible
You drew near when I called on You; You said, “Do not fear!”

Amplified Bible
You drew near on the day I called to You; You said, “Do not fear.”

Christian Standard Bible
You came near whenever I called you; you said, “Do not be afraid.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You come near when I call on You; You say: “Do not be afraid.”

American Standard Version
Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon thee; thou saidst, Fear not.

Contemporary English Version
and came when I was in need. You told me, "Don't worry!"

English Revised Version
Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon thee: thou saidst, Fear not.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Be close at hand when I call to you. You told me not to be afraid.

Good News Translation
You answered me and told me not to be afraid.

International Standard Version
You drew near when I called out to you. You said, "Stop being afraid"

Majority Standard Bible
You drew near when I called on You; You said, “Do not be afraid.”

NET Bible
You came near on the day I called to you; you said, "Do not fear!"

New Heart English Bible
You drew near in the day that I called on you; you said, "Do not be afraid."

Webster's Bible Translation
Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon thee: thou saidst, Fear not.

World English Bible
You came near in the day that I called on you. You said, “Don’t be afraid.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
You have drawn near in the day I call You, You have said, Do not fear.

Young's Literal Translation
Thou hast drawn near in the day I call Thee, Thou hast said, Fear not.

Smith's Literal Translation
Thou drewest near in the day I shall call thee: thou saidst, Thou shalt not fear.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Coph. Thou drewest near in the day, when I called upon thee, thou saidst: Fear not.

Catholic Public Domain Version
COPH. You drew near in the daytime, when I called upon you. You said, “Fear not.”

New American Bible
You drew near on the day I called you; you said, “Do not fear!”

New Revised Standard Version
You came near when I called on you; you said, “Do not fear!”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Thou didst draw near in the day when I called upon thee; thou didst say, Fear not.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
You came in the day that I called you and you said to me: “Do not be afraid!”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon Thee; Thou saidst: 'Fear not.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thou drewest nigh to my help: in the day wherein I called upon thee thou saidst to me, Fear not.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Prayer for Deliverance
56You heard my plea: “Do not ignore my cry for relief.” 57You drew near when I called on You; You said, “Do not be afraid.” 58You defend my cause, O Lord; You redeem my life.…

Cross References
Psalm 145:18
The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth.

Psalm 34:17
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Psalm 46:1
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Psalm 18:6
In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears.

Psalm 50:15
Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”

Jeremiah 33:3
Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.

Psalm 91:15
When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.

Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Hebrews 13:5-6
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

James 4:8
Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Philippians 4:5-6
Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near. / Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”


Treasury of Scripture

You drew near in the day that I called on you: you said, Fear not.

drewest

Psalm 69:18
Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: deliver me because of mine enemies.

Psalm 145:18
The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.

Isaiah 58:9
Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity;

thou saidst

Isaiah 41:10,14
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness…

Isaiah 43:1,2
But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine…

Jeremiah 1:17
Thou therefore gird up thy loins, and arise, and speak unto them all that I command thee: be not dismayed at their faces, lest I confound thee before them.

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You drew near
This phrase signifies the intimate and personal nature of God's relationship with His people. In the Hebrew text, the word used here is "qarab," which means to approach or come near. This is a powerful reminder of God's willingness to be close to us, especially in times of distress. Historically, the Israelites experienced God's nearness during their exodus from Egypt and throughout their journey in the wilderness. This nearness is not just physical but also spiritual, indicating God's readiness to engage with our innermost needs and concerns.

when I called on You
The act of calling on God is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, emphasizing the importance of prayer and communication with the Divine. The Hebrew word "qara" is used here, which means to call out or proclaim. This reflects a deep sense of urgency and dependence on God. In the context of Lamentations, the prophet Jeremiah is expressing a personal and communal cry for help amidst suffering. This calling is an act of faith, trusting that God hears and responds to the cries of His people.

You said, Do not be afraid
This phrase is a divine assurance that is frequently found throughout Scripture. The Hebrew phrase "al-tira" is a command not to fear, which God often gives to His people in times of uncertainty and danger. This assurance is rooted in God's sovereignty and faithfulness. Historically, God has reassured figures like Abraham, Moses, and Joshua with these words, reinforcing His protective presence. In the context of Lamentations, this command is a source of comfort and strength, encouraging believers to trust in God's providence and care even amidst trials.

Verse 57. - Thou drewest near, etc. The sacred poet reminds Jehovah of his former gracious interpositions.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
You drew near
קָרַ֙בְתָּ֙ (qā·raḇ·tā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 7126: To come near, approach

when
בְּי֣וֹם (bə·yō·wm)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

I called on You;
אֶקְרָאֶ֔ךָּ (’eq·rā·’e·kā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

You said,
אָמַ֖רְתָּ (’ā·mar·tā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“Do not
אַל־ (’al-)
Adverb
Strong's 408: Not

be afraid.”
תִּירָֽא׃ (tî·rā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten


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