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The Collapse of Society
Scholars explain that this verse depicts a total societal breakdown. The "gate" was the center for legal judgments and civic leadership; its emptiness signifies the end of justice and order. The absence of the young men's "music" represents the end of joy, celebration, and normal community life.
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Lamentations
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Albert Barnes
On Lamentations 5:14
18th Century
Theologian
The gate - The gate was the place for public gatherings, for conversation, and the music of stringed instruments.
Charles Ellicott
On Lamentations 5:14
19th Century
Bishop
Have ceased from the gate. —The gate in an Eastern city was the natural place of meeting for the elder citizens for couns…
John Calvin
On Lamentations 5:14
16th Century
Theologian
Here the Prophet briefly shows that the city was reduced to ruins, so that nothing but desolation could be seen there. For when cities are inhabite…
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John Gill
On Lamentations 5:14
17th Century
Pastor
The elders have ceased from the gate
Of the sanhedrim, or court of judicature, as the Targum; from the gate of the c…
Matthew Henry
On Lamentations 5:1–16
17th Century
Minister
Is anyone afflicted? Let him pray; and let him in prayer pour out his complaint to God. The people of God do so here; they do not complain of evils…