Lamentations 3:16
“He hath also broken my teeth with gravel stones, he hath covered me with ashes.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
He hath also broken my teeth with gravel stones,.... With gritty bread, such as is made of corn ground with new…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Lamentations 3:10-18
Having dwelt upon the difficulties which hemmed in his path, he now shows that there are dangers attending upon escape.…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He hath also broken my teeth with gravel stones - What a figure to express disgust, pain, and the consequent incapacity…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Lamentations 3:1-20
The title of the 102nd Psalm might very fitly be prefixed to this chapter - The prayer of the afflicted, when he is…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
broken my teeth with gravel stones The metaphor from food is continued. The prophet is like one whose teeth are worn…
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