Lamentations 4:2
“The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter!”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold,.... This explains what is meant in Lam 4:1; by gold, fine gold, and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The precious sons of Zion - The whole nation was consecrated to God, and formed “a kingdom of priests” Exo 19:6 : in…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The precious sons of Zion - The Jewish priests and Jewish believers.
Comparable to fine gold - Who were of the pure…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Lamentations 4:1-12
The elegy in this chapter begins with a lamentation of the very sad and doleful change which the judgments of God had…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
work of the hands of the potter as helpless as the earth which is moulded by him.
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