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The Meaning of 'Off-scouring'
Commentators explain that the terms 'off-scouring' and 'refuse' are intensely graphic. They refer to the literal sweepings from a floor or the worthless dross skimmed from molten metal. The lament is an expression of feeling utterly worthless and contemptible in the eyes of the surrounding nations.
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Lamentations
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Albert Barnes
On Lamentations 3:45
18th Century
Theologian
Omit “as.”
Charles Ellicott
On Lamentations 3:45
19th Century
Bishop
In the midst of the people. —Literally, peoples: i.e., the heathen nations of the world. A similar phrase appears in [Ref…
John Calvin
On Lamentations 3:45
16th Century
Theologian
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…
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John Gill
On Lamentations 3:45
17th Century
Pastor
You have made us [as] the offscouring and refuse in the midst
of the people .
] Had gi…
Matthew Henry
On Lamentations 3:42–54
17th Century
Minister
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 …