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The crown is fallen from our head: Woe unto us! for we have sinned.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Literally, The crown of our head is fallen, that is, what was our chief ornament and dignity is lost; the independence of the nation, and …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The crown is fallen. —The phrase is naturally symbolic of degradation, and need not be restricted to the destruction of t…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

By the crown of the head, he no doubt understands all those ornaments with which those people had been adorned. They had a kingdom and a priesthood…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The crown is fallen [from] our head Or, "the crown of our head is fallen" F1 ; all their honour and glory as a nation we…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Is anyone afflicted? Let him pray; and let him in prayer pour out his complaint to God. The people of God do so here; they do not complain of evils…

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