King James Version
What Does Lamentations 5:2 Mean?
“Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens.”
Context
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(2) **Turned.**—Used here as in the sense of *transferred.*
**Houses.**—In Jer. Iii. 13, the Chaldæans are said to have burnt the houses of Jerusalem, and those of the great men elsewhere; here, therefore, the “houses” spoken of are those of the farmers and peasants in the country.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Lamentations. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Lamentations 5:2 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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