Lamentations 3:17
“And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace,.... From the time the city was besieged by the Chaldeans, and now the…
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
Those hast removed my soul - Prosperity is at such an utter distance from me, that it is impossible I should ever reach…
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
thou hast removed(mg. cast off) my soul The change to the second person is abrupt. LXX have "he has thrust away," the…
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