7 occurrences

'Wail' in the Bible

So, put on sackcloth, mourn and wail, because the burning anger of the LORD has not turned away from us."

Verse ConceptsClothLamentingHaircloth

This is what the LORD says: "Look, waters are rising from the north, and they'll become an overflowing river. They'll overflow the land and all that fills it the city and those that live in it. People will cry out, and all those living in the land will wail.

Verse ConceptsOut Of The NorthLike A FloodFloods

Moab will be put to shame, for it will be destroyed. Wail and cry out. Announce by the Arnon that Moab is destroyed.

Verse ConceptsRivers And StreamsArnonRiver Arnon

Therefore, I'll wail for Moab, and for the whole of Moab I'll cry out, for the men of Kir-heres I'll moan.

Verse ConceptsGod, Suffering OfI Mourn Catastrophe

"How it will be shattered! How they'll wail! How Moab will turn his back in shame! Moab will be an object of ridicule and terror to all those around him."

Verse ConceptsTurning One's BackMade A HorrorShame Has Come

"Wail, Heshbon, because Ai is destroyed. Cry out, daughters of Rabbah, put on sackcloth and lament. Run back and forth inside the walls, for Milcom is going into exile along with his priests and his princes.

Verse ConceptsAi, The CitySackcloth And AshesAfflictions Of The WickedExiled Foreigners

Suddenly, Babylon fell down and was shattered. Wail for her! Bring balm for her wound, perhaps she will be healed.

Verse ConceptsBalmsMedicineOintmentBabylon Destroyed

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