What does Lamentations 3:22-23 mean?
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"The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Hope at the heart of a book of grief — God’s mercies arrive new each day.
Lamentations is mostly raw grief over Jerusalem’s destruction. Chapter 3 is the lowest valley — and out of it rises this song.
God’s mercies are not just sufficient; they are NEW every morning. Yesterday’s grace is yesterday’s; today brings fresh manna.
For us in grief: God doesn’t replace lament with denial; he meets it with new mercy each morning. Tomorrow, more mercy.
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Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.