Lamentations 3:54

“Waters flowed over mine head, etc.] As in a pit or dungeon, where there is not only mire and clay, but much water, into which persons being put, sink, and are covered therewith; (see <196901>Psalm 69:1,2); this is to be understood metaphorically of the waters of afflictions, which overflowed and overwhelmed the people of the Jews. Jarchi interprets it of the nations of the world, as much people are often compared to waters; and here the Chaldeans may be particularly intended, whose army overflowed the land of Judea; and, like a mighty torrent, carried away the people, and wealth of it, and brought them into troubles, which were like deep waters: [then] I said, I am cut off; while the waters…”

“Waters--not literally, for there was "no water" (Jer 38:6) in the place of Jeremiah's confinement, but emblematical of overwhelming calamities (Psa 69:2; Psa 124:4-5). cut off-- (Isa 38:10-11). I am abandoned by God. He speaks according to carnal sense.”

“Waters flowed over mine head - A figurative expression for great mental trouble. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Cut off - I am undone, there is no hope for me. Lamentations 3:56”

“Waters: Psa 18:4, Psa 69:1, Psa 69:2, Psa 69:15, Psa 124:4, Psa 124:5; Jon 2:3-5 I said: Lam 3:18; Job 17:11-16; Psa 31:22; Isa 38:10-13; Eze 37:11; Co2 1:8-10 Lamentations 3:55”