Lam 4:22 | MHM | STEP | v. 22 : The troubles of Zion will not last forever. The punishment of your iniquity is accomplished, O daughter of Zion; he will no more carry you away into captivity (Lamentations 4:22 ). God’s people have suffered enough for their sins; God will not keep them in captivity forever. But for Edom, their own sins will be judged. He will visit your iniquity, O daughter of Edom; he will discover your sins . This means God will punish Edom and expose their wrongdoing. Sin always brings consequences, but God’s mercy will bring hope and restoration to Zion (Isaiah 40:2; Jeremiah 49:7 ).

‏ Lamentations 4:22

v. 22: The troubles of Zion will not last forever. The punishment of your iniquity is accomplished, O daughter of Zion; he will no more carry you away into captivity (Lamentations 4:22 ^a). God’s people have suffered enough for their sins; God will not keep them in captivity forever. But for Edom, their own sins will be judged. He will visit your iniquity, O daughter of Edom; he will discover your sins. This means God will punish Edom and expose their wrongdoing. Sin always brings consequences, but God’s mercy will bring hope and restoration to Zion (Isaiah 40:2; Jeremiah 49:7 ^b).