Omit “as.”

In the midst of the people. —Literally, peoples: i.e., the heathen nations of the world. A similar phrase appears in [Ref…

They say here that they were exposed to reproach, so as to become, as it were, the sweepings of the world. Some render סחי, sachi, “refuse…

You have made us [as] the offscouring and refuse in the midst
of the people .
] Had gi…

The more the prophet looked on the desolations, the more he was grieved. Here is one word of comfort. While they continued weeping, they continued …

1. You have struck us by various tribulations, and then finally you have killed. Because the jealousy and rage o…