Another word the writer claims in his expression of faith regarding God is his mercies.
The Hebrew word raḥamim is derived from a word related to the womb, which describes the tender caring love of a mother (see also Psalm 103:15; Isaiah 49:15).1 This is the word’s only occurrence in Lamentations. It always appears in the plural form, depicting the abounding nature of God’s care.2
22 The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end;