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A Picture of Profound Grief
Commentators unanimously note that the imagery of 'streams of water' from the eyes signifies an overwhelming and profound grief. The prophet's sorrow for his people is not a quiet sadness but a torrent of tears, expressing the immense pain of seeing the nation's destruction. This deep, personal anguish is a model of godly empathy for the suffering of others.
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Lamentations
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Albert Barnes
On Lamentations 3:48–51
18th Century
Theologian
The deep sympathy of the prophet, which pours itself forth in abundant tears over the distress of his people (Lamentations 3:51).
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Charles Ellicott
On Lamentations 3:48
19th Century
Bishop
My eye ... —A stronger utterance of the thought of Lamentations 1:16; Lamentations 2:18; Psalms 119:136.
John Calvin
On Lamentations 3:48
16th Century
Theologian
Interpreters give different explanations of the beginning of this verse. Some render it this way: “My eye comes down to rivers of waters”; others, …
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John Gill
On Lamentations 3:48
17th Century
Pastor
Mine eye runs down with rivers of waters
Denoting the greatness of his grief and trouble at the afflictions of his p…
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 …