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A Portrait of Deep Grief
Commentators emphasize the intensity of the language in this verse. The weeping 'pours down' and is 'without any intermission.' John Calvin notes this repetition highlights a sorrow that is continuous and without rest. It's a picture of profound, overwhelming grief, not just momentary sadness.
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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 3:49
19th Century
Bishop
Trickles down. —Better, pours down.
John Calvin
On Lamentations 3:49
16th Century
Theologian
He repeats the same in other words: that his eyes flowed down with tears. He still retains the singular number, but this is common in Hebrew. He th…
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John Gill
On Lamentations 3:49
17th Century
Pastor
Mine eye trickles down, and ceases not
From weeping, as the Targum: the prophet was continually weeping; the distres…
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 …