The term "uncomforted" refers to a state of being without consolation, relief, or solace, often in the context of suffering, grief, or distress. In the biblical narrative, the experience of being uncomforted is frequently addressed, as God's people often faced trials and tribulations that left them in need of divine comfort.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the theme of being uncomforted is prevalent, particularly in the Psalms and the prophetic books. The psalmists often express feelings of abandonment and distress, crying out to God for comfort and deliverance. For instance, in Psalm 77:2 , the psalmist laments, "In the day of trouble I sought the Lord; my hand was stretched out in the night without ceasing; my soul refused to be comforted."

The prophets also speak to the condition of being uncomforted, especially in the context of Israel's exile and suffering. Isaiah 54:11 addresses the afflicted city, "O afflicted city, lashed by storms and not comforted, I will rebuild you with stones of turquoise, your foundations with sapphires." Here, the promise of future restoration and comfort is given to those who are currently uncomforted.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the concept of comfort is closely associated with the Holy Spirit, who is referred to as the "Comforter" or "Helper" (John 14:16). Jesus promises His disciples that they will not be left uncomforted after His departure, as the Holy Spirit will be sent to guide and console them.

The Apostle Paul also addresses the theme of comfort in his epistles. In 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 , he writes, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God." This passage highlights the reciprocal nature of comfort, where those who have been comforted by God are called to extend that comfort to others.

Theological Implications

Theologically, the state of being uncomforted is not seen as a permanent condition for believers. Scripture consistently points to God's desire to comfort His people and to be present with them in their suffering. The promise of comfort is often linked to the presence of God, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the hope of future redemption and restoration.

The experience of being uncomforted serves as a reminder of the fallen state of the world and the human need for divine intervention. It underscores the importance of faith and trust in God's promises, even in the midst of trials. The biblical narrative assures believers that God is attentive to their cries and is actively working to bring about comfort and healing.

Practical Application

For believers, the experience of being uncomforted can be an opportunity to draw closer to God and to rely on His promises. It encourages the practice of prayer, seeking God's presence, and finding solace in His Word. Additionally, it calls the Christian community to be agents of comfort, supporting and encouraging one another in times of distress.

In summary, while the state of being uncomforted is a reality in the human experience, the Bible offers a profound assurance of God's comfort and presence, providing hope and strength to endure life's challenges.

Love and the Comforter.
... So He struggled alone, uncomforted and comfortless, until an angel came and did
what sinners could not do, comforting the Savior in His distress. ...
/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xxii love and the comforter.htm

The Full Measure
... "Thus so is it with the Father in Heaven, when He sees His beloved ones standing
before Him, pale and sorrowful, desolate and uncomforted. ...
/.../bevan/three friends of god/chapter xxv the full measure.htm

Morning Prayer in Time of Distress.
... Thou bendest down Thine ear,. And never from Thy face, dear Lord, uncomforted
I go. My help and my defence come, faithful God, from Thee,. ...
/.../lyra germanica second series the christian life/morning prayer in time of 2.htm

An Intercession
... Wouldst lead them now! Why in the hard and thorny way they press. Unloved, uncomforted,
with none to bless,. In living death, I know not: but spare Thou,. ...
/.../palgrave/the treasury of sacred song/ccclxxxv an intercession.htm

Ecclesiastes
... cruelty. Tears stand on many a face, but the mourners must remain uncomforted,
iv.1. The just perish and the wicked live long, vii.15. ...
/.../mcfadyen/introduction to the old testament/ecclesiastes.htm

Light after Darkness
... But for her I pray"for her, out somewhere in this unlifting gloom, her tender
maidenhood uncomforted"with night, with death, with long dishonor threatening ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xxxv light after darkness.htm

The Dayspring from on High
... you and I, away from Jesus Christ, have to face the certainties of ignorance, of
sin, of sorrow"ignorance unenlightened, sin unconquered, sorrow uncomforted. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/the dayspring from on high.htm

Aubrey Leigh was a Man who had Chosen his Own Way of Life...
... Gradually he became so intently and vitally interested in his investigations, and
his sympathy for the uncomforted people who had somehow lost Christ instead ...
/.../corelli/the master-christian/xviii aubrey leigh was a.htm

Visits of Angels.
... encouragement. HEAVENLY VISITANTS. We can well afford to suffer in the darkness,
alone and uncomforted, if angels will but visit us. John ...
/.../rees/the heart-cry of jesus/chapter xi visits of angels.htm

The Cardinal was Still in his Room Alone with the Boy Manuel...
... Whom in the days of Thy sacred life on earth, the sick and suffering and lame and
blind were brought, and never sent away unhealed or uncomforted; consider, we ...
/.../corelli/the master-christian/vi the cardinal was still.htm

Uncomforted (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Uncomforted (3 Occurrences). 2 ... heart. So Tamar
went on living uncomforted in her brother's house. (BBE). ...
/u/uncomforted.htm - 7k

Uncommon (2 Occurrences)

/u/uncommon.htm - 7k

Uncomely (2 Occurrences)

/u/uncomely.htm - 7k

Lashed (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Lash. Multi-Version Concordance Lashed
(1 Occurrence). Isaiah 54:11 O troubled one, storm-crushed, uncomforted! ...
/l/lashed.htm - 6k

Framed (8 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS WBS YLT). Isaiah 54:11 O troubled one, storm-crushed, uncomforted! see,
your stones will be framed in fair colours, and your bases will be sapphires. ...
/f/framed.htm - 9k

Turquoise (5 Occurrences)
... Exodus 39:11 and the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire, and an emerald; (WEB NAS
NIV). Isaiah 54:11 O troubled one, storm-crushed, uncomforted! ...
/t/turquoise.htm - 8k

Storm-crushed (1 Occurrence)
... Storm-cloud, Storm-crushed. Stormed . Multi-Version Concordance Storm-crushed
(1 Occurrence). Isaiah 54:11 O troubled one, storm-crushed, uncomforted! ...
/s/storm-crushed.htm - 6k

Brother's (46 Occurrences)
... brother, do not take this thing to heart. So Tamar went on living uncomforted
in her brother's house. (BBE). 2 Samuel 14:7 And now all ...
/b/brother's.htm - 23k

Bases (80 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Isaiah 54:11 O troubled one, storm-crushed, uncomforted! see, your stones
will be framed in fair colours, and your bases will be sapphires. (BBE). ...
/b/bases.htm - 29k

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