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From Gold to Clay
Commentators highlight the shocking reversal of value. The people of God, once considered as valuable as fine gold due to their covenant relationship, are now treated as cheap, disposable clay pots. This illustrates the devastating consequences of sin, which strips away God-given honor and dignity.
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Lamentations
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Albert Barnes
On Lamentations 4:2
18th Century
Theologian
The precious sons of Zion - The whole nation was consecrated to God, and formed a kingdom of priests (Exodus 19:6): in …
Charles Ellicott
On Lamentations 4:2
19th Century
Bishop
The precious sons of Zion ... —The adjective is applied not to a special class, priests, nobles, or the like, but to all the s…
John Calvin
On Lamentations 4:2
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet now comes to the people, though he does not include all the people, but brings forward those who were renowned and excelled in honor an…
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John Gill
On Lamentations 4:2
17th Century
Pastor
The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold
This explains what is meant in (Lamentations 4:1); by…
Matthew Henry
On Lamentations 4:1–12
17th Century
Minister
What a change is here! Sin tarnishes the beauty of the most exalted powers and the most excellent gifts; but that gold, tried in the fire, which Ch…