O LORD God of hosts, how long wilt thou be angry against…
“O LORD God of hosts, how long wilt thou be angry against the prayer of thy people? Thou feedest them with the bread of tears; and givest them tears to drink in great measure.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A plea to God about prolonged suffering and divine anger toward the people’s prayers, highlighting the paradox of being given sorrow as sustenance.
In simple terms: People suffer while God seems angry, yet their sorrow feeds them.
Key Takeaway
Seek patience and empathy in hardship.
Themes
faith
suffering
divine justice
prayer
hope
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
scriptural
lamentation
When to use this quote
- personal grief
- community worship
- spiritual counseling
- theological study
Key Concepts
theology
existential anguish
human resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile suffering with belief in a benevolent deity?
- What role does prayer play when answers seem absent?
A Different Perspective
Divine anger may be misinterpreted; suffering can have purpose beyond immediate relief.