Lamentations 4:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter! The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold - (Job 28:16; Job 28:19). How are they esteemed as earthen pitchers - (Isaiah 30:14, "as the breaking of a potter's vessel that is broken in pieces," fulfilling the prophecy in Jeremiah 19:11).

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Lamentations 4:2

2 The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter!