Wesley's Explanatory Notes
Lamentations 4:6
Of Sodom — Their punishment was greater, because more lingering, and gradual, whereas Sodom was overthrown in a moment, and that by no human hands that abode upon her, causing her a continued torment.
Of Sodom — Their punishment was greater, because more lingering, and gradual, whereas Sodom was overthrown in a moment, and that by no human hands that abode upon her, causing her a continued torment.
Verse 6. _FOR THE PUNISHMENT_] He thinks the punishment of _Jerusalem_ far greater than that of _Sodom_. That was destroyed _in_ _a moment_, while all her inhabitants were in _health_ and _strength_;...
Rather, “For” the iniquity “of the daughter of my people was greater than” the sin “of Sodom.” The prophet deduces this conclusion from the greatness of Judah’s misery (compare Jeremiah 30:11; see als...
CHAPTER 4 THE DEPARTED GLORY AND THE CUP OF SHAME This new lament begins with a description of the former glory of Zion and its present wretchedness; the glory is departed: How is the gold become dim...
LAMENTATIONS 4. THE FOURTH LAMENT. This has less literary finish than Lamentations 4:3, and it has also less spiritual value. It lacks much of the saints whom one seems to see in Lamentations 4:1, and...
FOR. And. PUNISHMENT OF THE INIQUITY. This is the full translation of the Figure of speech _Metonymy_ (of Effect): the "iniquity "being put for its consequent punishment. PUNISHMENT OF THE SIN. This...
_the iniquity the sin_ rather than as mg. and A.V. _the punishment of the iniquity the punishment of the sin_. There is no assertion in this part of the _v_. as to the comparative amount of punishment...
AND NO HANDS STAYED ON HER— _Nor were hands weakened in her._ Sodom was destroyed by a sudden act of God which the prophet thinks preferable to lingering and wasting with disease and want, as was the...
CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE A RUINED KINGDOM Lamentations 4:1-22 The fourth poem is an alphabetic acrostic like that found in Chapter s 1 and 2 with the exception that the stanzas here have two lines instea...
For the punishment of the iniquity of the daughter of my people is greater than the punishment of the sin of Sodom, that was overthrown as in a moment, and no hands stayed on her. THE PUNISHMENT OF...
4:6 punishment (e-3) * The Hebrew word is used for iniquity, also the punishment of iniquity, as here and ver. 22, and three times in Ezekiel 14:10 . First used in Genesis 4:13 . see Zechariah 14:19...
ZION'S FORMER GLORY CONTRASTED WITH HER PRESENT HUMILIATION In this fourth dirge the poet describes the miseries of the various classes in the sack of Jerusalem, concluding with a warning to Edom. In...
FOR THE PUNISHMENT OF THE INIQUITY] RV 'For the iniquity.' AS IN A MOMENT] Sodom was overthrown suddenly; Jerusalem's sufferings were prolonged. Hence it is inferred that Jerusalem's sin was greater t...
JEREMIAH WEEPS IN THE DARKNESS LAMENTATIONS _ROY ROHU_ CHAPTER 4 JEREMIAH CONTINUES TO SPEAK. V1 Look! The gold has stopped shining! Look how the best gold has changed! The stones of the *temple...
THE PUNISHMENT OF THE INIQUITY. — Better, _The iniquity of the daughter of my people was greater than the sin of Sodom._ The words in both cases point to guilt rather than its penalty, though, as the...
וַ יִּגְדַּל֙ עֲוֹ֣ן בַּת ־עַמִּ֔י מֵֽ חַטַּ֖
CONTRASTS Lamentations 4:1 IN form the fourth elegy is slightly different from each of its predecessors. Following the characteristic plan of the Book of Lamentations, it is an acrostic of twenty-two...
The fourth poem is for the most part a dirge of desolation, which nevertheless ends in a song of hope. Jeremiah first described the disaster in Zion, declaring that it all arose as the result of the s...
_In her. Sodom was destroyed by God. Her temporal misery was short. (Haydock) --- Jerusalem was exposed to greater afflictions (Calmet) here, (Haydock) and her ingratitude and abominations were greate...
How is the gold become dim! how is the most fine gold changed! the stones of the sanctuary are poured out in the top of every street. The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they e...
The Prophet says first,, that the punishment of his people was heavier than that of Sodom. If any one prefers the other version, I will not contend, for it is not unsuitable; and hence also a most use...
Jeremiah, having now found Jehovah in the affliction, tranquilly measures its whole extent. But this is itself a consolation. For after all Jehovah who changes not is there to comfort the heart. This...
FOR THE PUNISHMENT OF THE INIQUITY OF THE DAUGHTER OF MY PEOPLE,.... In the long siege of their city, and the evils that attended it, especially the sore famine: IS GREATER THAN THE PUNISHMENT OF THE...
_For the punishment of the iniquity of the daughter of my people is greater than the punishment of the sin of Sodom, that was overthrown as in a moment, and no hands stayed on her._ Ver. 6. _For the...
_For the punishment, &c., is greater than the punishment of Sodom_ The fate of Sodom was less deplorable than that of Jerusalem; for Sodom was destroyed in an instant; but Jerusalem endured a long sie...
For the punishment of the iniquity of the daughter of my people is greater than the punishment of the sin of Sodom, that was overthrown as in a moment, the catastrophe coming upon the city with great...
JERUSALEM'S AFFLICTION A PUNISHMENT FOR HER GUILT...
PUNISHMENT OF THE INIQUITY: Or, iniquity...
1-12 What a change is here! Sin tarnishes the beauty of the most exalted powers and the most excellent gifts; but that gold, tried in the fire, which Christ bestows, never will be taken from us; its...
The word translated PUNISHMENT signifies also _iniquity_, as was said in the notes on LAMENTATIONS 3:39. The sins of the Jews are compared to the sins of Sodom, Isaiah 3:9 Ezekiel 16:46,48,49
Lamentations 4:6 iniquity H5771 daughter H1323 people H5971 greater H1431 (H8799) punishment H2403 Sodom H5467 overthrown...
THE SAD CONDITION OF THE PEOPLE OF JERUSALEM DUE TO THE ANGER OF YHWH (LAMENTATIONS 4:1). Lamentations 4:1 (Aleph) How is the gold become dim! How is the most pure gold changed! The (precious) sto...
CONTENTS: Lamentation on the direful effects of calamities of Judah. Sins of the leaders acknowledged. CHARACTERS: God, Jeremiah. CONCLUSION: Nothing ripens a people more for ruin, nor fills the mea...
Lamentations 4:1. _How is the gold,_ זהב _zahab,_ so called because of its superior lustre to other metals, now _become dim._ Gold does not oxidize, and scarcely receives a tarnish; yet the rulers and...
LAMENTATIONS—NOTE ON LAMENTATIONS 4:1 How the Gold Has Grown Dim. Chapter Lamentations 4:1 returns to themes in chs....
LAMENTATIONS—NOTE ON LAMENTATIONS 4:6 Jerusalem’s sin has been greater than that of SODOM, for she had greater knowledge of God’s will. Therefore, her PUNISHMENT has been greater than Sodom’s....
EXEGETICAL NOTES.— (ג). Lamentations 4:3. Beasts of prey show affection for their brood. EVEN THE JACKALS DRAW OUT—present—THE BREAST; a familiar fact testifying that they were true to their instincts...
THE SUFFERINGS OF JERUSALEM; NO CLASS IS EXEMPT. EDOM'S TRIUMPHING. EXPOSITION LAMENTATIONS 4:1 HOW IS THE GOLD BECOME DIM!… THE STONES OF THE SANCTUARY, etc. "Alas f
The fourth lamentation: How is the gold become dim! the most fine gold changed! the stones of the sanctuary are poured out in the top of every street. The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine go...
Daniel 9:12; Ezekiel 16:48; Genesis 19:25; Isaiah 1:10; Isaiah 1:9;...