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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
We are orphans and fatherless,.... In every sense; in a natural sense, their fathers having been cut off by the sword,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Our mothers are as widows - The particle “as” suggests that the whole verse is metaphorical. Our distress and desolation…
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
orphans and fatherless the fathers being in exile and the mothers thus "as widows," without protection.
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