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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Lamentations 3:54

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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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.
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