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Barnes' Notes on Lamentations 1:8

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Grievously sinned - literally, “Jerusalem hath sinned a sin,” giving the idea of a persistent continuance in wickedness. Removed - Or, become an abomination. Sin has made Jerusalem an object of horror, and therefore she is cast away. Yea, she sigheth ... - Jerusalem groans over the infamy of her deeds thus brought to open shame, and turns her back upon the spectators in order to hide herself. return to 'Top of Page'
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