A.
Jerusalem's Desolation, (Lam 1). Acrostic, frequently uses the qinah or limping meter, chapter one begins with ‘ekah.
B.
God's Judgment, (Lam 2). Acrostic, frequently use the qinah or limping meter, chapter two begins with ‘ekah.
C.
Jeremiah's Response, (Lam 3). Acrostic, frequently use the qinah or limping meter, chapter three is the only excemption among the acrostic chapters that does not begin with ‘ekah.
B.
The Lord's Anger, (Lam 4). Acrostic, frequently use the qinah or limping meter, chapter 4 begins with ‘ekah.
A.
Remnant's Response, (Lam 5). Not Acrostic, does not use the qinah or limping meter, chapter 5 does not begin with ‘ekah.
D.
The phrase “limping meter” mentioned in the Chiastic structure just considered is used in Lamentations chapters 1-4. The usage of limping meter is found by carefully reading each verse. Limping meter occurs when the latter part of each line is shorter than the first part of the line.
IV.
Outline for the Book of Lamentation.
A.
The Destruction of Jerusalem, (1:1-22).
1.
The lament of the Prophet, (1:1-11).
2.
The lament of the city of Jerusalem, (1:12-22).
B.
The Lord’s Anger Against His People (2:1-22).
1.
The anger of God, (2:1-10).
2.
The author’s lament, (2:11-22).
C.
The Distraught Prophet, (3:1-66).
1.
His lament, (3:1-18).
2.
His hope (3:19-42).
3.
His suffering, (3:43-54).
4.
His prayer, (3:55-66).
D.
The Defeated People of Jerusalem, (4:1-22).