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Sealed in a Tomb
Commentators explain that this verse paints a picture of ultimate despair. The 'dungeon' is a pit, and the 'stone' is not for stoning but for sealing the entrance, like a tomb (similar to Daniel's den). This imagery powerfully conveys a situation that seems utterly final and hopeless, as if the person has been buried alive.
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Lamentations
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Albert Barnes
On Lamentations 3:53
18th Century
Theologian
They have cut off my life in the dungeon – or, “They destroyed my life in the pit,” that is, tried to destroy it by casting me into…
Charles Ellicott
On Lamentations 3:53
19th Century
Bishop
Cast a stone upon me. —The words allow for two meanings:
That they cast stones at him.
Th…
Charles Spurgeon
On Lamentations 3:52–55
19th Century
Preacher
Mine enemies chased me sore, like a bird, without cause.
They have cut off my life in the dungeon, and cast a stone upon me.
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John Calvin
On Lamentations 3:53
16th Century
Theologian
He now employs other comparisons. Some improperly confine this to Jeremiah himself, as though he explained here before God the wrongs done to himse…
John Gill
On Lamentations 3:53
17th Century
Pastor
They have cut off my life in the dungeon
Jarchi interprets it, "they bound me in the prison."
Jeremiah was bo…
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 …