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Lamentations 1:17 Cross-References

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Zion spreadeth forth her hands, and there is none to comfort her: the LORD hath commanded concerning Jacob, that his adversaries should be round about him: Jerusalem is as a menstruous woman among them.

Lamentations 1:17 (KJV)

Historical Context for Lamentations 1:17

People Mentioned

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G-dHoly, Holy, Holy (ISA 6:3) and too many others to fit here
J
Jacobsecond-born son of Isaac (GEN 25:25-26)

Commentary on Lamentations 1:17

Isolation compounds suffering: "Zion spreadeth forth her hands, and there is none to comfort her" (perserah Tsiyon be-yadeha ein menachem lah). The spread hands gesture signals distress and petition (Psalm 143:6, Isaiah 1:15). "No comforter" echoes verses 2, 9, 16—a repeated refrain emphasizing abandonment. "The LORD hath commanded concerning Jacob, that his adversaries should be round about him" (tsivah YHWH le-Ya'akov sevivav tsarav). God commands (tsivah, צִוָּה) enemies to surround Jacob—actively orchestrating judgment. Psalm 76:10 affirms even human wrath serves God's purposes. "Jerusalem...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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