Lamentations 5:13
“They took the young men to grind, and the children fell under the wood.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
They took the young men to grind,.... In the mill, which was laborious service; and which persons were sometimes put to,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
They took the young men to grind - Or, “The young men” have borne the mill, a menial and laborious task usually…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
They took the young men to grind - This was the work of female slaves. See the note on Isa 47:2.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Lamentations 5:1-16
Is any afflicted? let him pray; and let him in prayer pour out his complaint to God, and make known before him his…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Tenderness of age did not secure against the most oppressive and menial of labours.
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