Charles Ellicott Commentary Lamentations 3:53

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Lamentations 3:53

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Lamentations 3:53

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"They have cut off my life in the dungeon, and have cast a stone upon me." — Lamentations 3:53 (ASV)

Cast a stone upon me. —The words allow for two meanings:

  1. That they cast stones at him.

  2. That they placed a stone over the opening of his dungeon to prevent escape.