- Bible
- Lamentations
- Chapter 5
- Verse 2
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Our inheritance is turned to strangers,.... The land of Canaan in general, which was given to Abraham and his seed to be…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Turned - “transferred.” The inheritance was the land of Canaan Lev 20:24. Aliens - Or, “foreigners:” i. e. the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Our inheritance is turned to strangers - The greater part of the Jews were either slain or carried away captive; and…
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
Our inheritance our land, forfeited to the conquerors.
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