Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Lamentations 1:7
7. remembered—rather, "remembers," now, in her afflicted state. In the days of her prosperity she did not appreciate, as she ought, the favors of God to her. Now, awakening out of her past lethargy, she feels from what high privileges she has fallen. when her people fell, &c.—that is, after which days of prosperity "her people fell." mock at her sabbaths—The heathen used to mock at the Jews' Sabbath, as showing their idleness, and term them Sabbatarians [MARTIAL, 4.4]. Now, said they... read more
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Lamentations 1:6
6. beauty . . . departed—her temple, throne, and priesthood. harts that find no pasture—an animal timid and fleet, especially when seeking and not able to "find pasture." Zain. read more