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Lamentations 3:45

Old Testament Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Lamentations 3:45 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Thou hast made us an off-scouring and refuse in the midst of the peoples.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Thou hast made us an off-scouring and refuse in the midst of the peoples.
Lamentations 3:45 — American Standard Version

Context — Lamentations 3

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
42We have transgressed and have rebelled; thou hast not pardoned.
43Thou hast covered with anger and pursued us; thou hast slain, thou hast not pitied.
44Thou hast covered thyself with a cloud, so that no prayer can pass through.
45Thou hast made us an off-scouring and refuse in the midst of the peoples.
46All our enemies have opened their mouth wide against us.
47Fear and the pit are come upon us, devastation and destruction.
48Mine eye runneth down with streams of water, for the destruction of the daughter of my people.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Thou hast made us [as] the offscouring and refuse in the midst of the people.] Had given them up into the hands of the Gentiles, the Chaldeans, to be treated as the dirt of the streets, as the sweepings of a house; or the dross of metal; or anything that is vile, mean, and contemptible. The apostle seems to have some reference to this passage; and his words may be an illustration of it, (<460413>1 Corinthians 4:13).”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“So the apostles were treated; but, instead of murmuring, they rejoiced at it (Co1 4:13).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Omit “as.” return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“as: Lam 3:14, Lam 2:15, Lam 4:14, Lam 4:15; Deu 28:13, Deu 28:37, Deu 28:44; Co1 4:13 Lamentations 3:46”
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