The lamentation of the daughter of Zion, the Jewish Church, at the devastation of the land, and her humble prayer to God for mercy ([Reference Jere…

Woe is me ... — From this verse to the end of the chapter, we have, with the prophet’s characteristic dramatic vividness,…

Ah, child of God, you also must learn to say that! There are some trials and troubles, which come upon you, against which you may not contend, but …

The Prophet here undoubtedly speaks in the name of the whole people, for he saw that no one was moved by threats, though very grievous and severe. …

Woe is me for my hurt!
&c.] Or "breach" ^F1 ; which was made upon the people of the Jews, when besieged, t…

The Jews who continued in their own land felt secure. But, sooner or later, sinners will find all things as the word of God has declared, and that …

1. First, he threatens them with punishment because they have not preserved this dignity. This point has three parts:

   1. The t…