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A Wound to the Core
Commentators explain that the arrows entering the "reins" (a term for the innermost parts) signifies a deep, personal, and vital wound. This isn't a glancing blow; it's God's judgment penetrating the very core of the sufferer's being. As John Calvin notes, this means no part, even the innermost, was left sound or untouched.
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Lamentations
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Albert Barnes
On Lamentations 3:10–18
18th Century
Theologian
Having dwelt upon the difficulties which obstructed his path, he now shows that there are dangers that accompany escape.
The meaning of Lame…
Charles Ellicott
On Lamentations 3:13
19th Century
Bishop
The arrows of his quiver. —Literally, children. The other side of the analogy appears in Psalms 127:5.
Charles Spurgeon
On Lamentations 3:11–13
19th Century
Preacher
He has turned aside my ways, and pulled me in pieces: he has made me desolate. He has bent his bow, and set me as a mark for the arrow. He has …
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John Calvin
On Lamentations 3:13
16th Century
Theologian
He goes on with the same metaphor; he said in the last verse that God had leveled his bow; he now adds that his arrows had penetrated into his rein…
John Gill
On Lamentations 3:13
17th Century
Pastor
He has caused the arrows of his quiver Or, "the sons of his quiver" F9 ; an usual Hebraism; the quiver is comp…
Matthew Henry
On Lamentations 3:1–20
17th Century
Minister
The prophet relates the more gloomy and discouraging part of his experience, and how he found support and relief. In the time of his trial the Lord…