Lamentations 3:48

“Mine eye runneth down with rivers of waters, etc.] Denoting the greatness of his grief and trouble at the afflictions of his people, and the vast profusion of tears on that account. Here the prophet speaks in his own person, expressing the anguish of his soul he felt, and the floods of tears he shed: for the destruction of the daughter of my people; for those that were slain of them, or carried captive; (see <240901>Jeremiah 9:1 <19B9136>Psalm 119:136). The Targum is, “for the destruction of the congregation of my people.””

“(Jer 4:19).”

“The deep sympathy of the prophet, which pours itself forth in abundant tears over the distress of his people. Lamentations 3:51 Or, “Mine eye” causeth pain to my soul, i. e. maketh my soul ache, because of the sad fate of the maidens (Lamentations 1:4, Lamentations 1:18, ...). return to 'Top of Page'”

“3:48-66 The author focuses on the viciousness of the enemies and cries out to the Lord.”

“Lam 2:11, Lam 2:18; Psa 119:136; Jer 4:19, Jer 9:1, Jer 9:18, Jer 13:17; Rom 9:1-3 Lamentations 3:49”