Jeremiah 8:21 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

For the hurt... — Now the prophet again speaks in his own person. He is crushed in that crushing of his people. His face is darkened, as one that mourns. (Comp. Psalms 38:6; Joshua 5:11.)

Jeremiah 8:21

21 For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt; I am black; astonishment hath taken hold on me.