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The crown is fallen from our head: Woe to us! for we have sinned.
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More Than a Royal Crown
Commentators explain that the "fallen crown" is a powerful metaphor. It doesn't just refer to the king's diadem but symbolizes the complete loss of Israel's national honor, dignity, independence, and even their divinely-given priesthood and temple. It represents the stripping away of everything that made them a great nation.
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Lamentations
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18th Century
Theologian
Literally, The crown of our head is fallen, that is, what was our chief ornament and dignity is lost; the independence of the nation, and …
19th Century
Bishop
The crown is fallen. —The phrase is naturally symbolic of degradation, and need not be restricted to the destruction of t…
16th Century
By the crown of the head, he no doubt understands all those ornaments with which those people had been adorned. They had a kingdom and a priesthood…
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17th Century
Pastor
The crown is fallen [from] our head Or, "the crown of our head is fallen" F1 ; all their honour and glory as a nation we…
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…