Lamentations 4:13

This happened because of the sins of her prophets and the iniquities of her priests 1 who have shed the blood of the righteous in her midst. 1

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For the sins of her prophets, and the iniquities of her priests, that have shed the blood of the just in the midst of her,

In Context

12The kings of the earth did not believe, 1 nor did any of the inhabitants of the world believe, 1 that enemies or opponents could enter the gates of Jerusalem. 1

14They wandered, blind, through the streets. 1 They were so defiled by that blood that no one was allowed to touch their clothes. 1

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Cross References

Jeremiah 2:20For I broke your yoke that you had in ancient days; I tore your fetters off you. Still you said, 1 'I will not serve!' since you bowed down on every high hill and beneath every leafy tree, you adulterer. 1

Jeremiah 6:13Yahweh declares that from the least to the greatest, all of them are greedy for dishonest gain. 1 From the prophet to the priest, all of them practice deceit. 1

Jeremiah 23:11“For both the prophets and the priests are polluted. I even found their wickedness in my house!—this is Yahweh's declaration— 1

Lamentations 2:14Your prophets have seen false and worthless visions for you. 1 They have not exposed your iniquity to restore your fortunes, 1 but for you they gave utterances that are false and misleading. 1

Ezekiel 22:25There is a conspiracy of her prophets in her midst, like a roaring lion tearing apart a victim. They consume life and take precious wealth; they make many widows within her! + 22:25 Instead of There is a conspiracy of her prophets within her , some ancient copies have whose princes .

Ezekiel 22:27Her princes within her are like wolves tearing apart their victims. They pour out blood and destroy life, to make a profit dishonestly.

Matthew Henry on Lamentations 4:2-13

Desolate Condition of Jerusalem; Effects of Famine in Jerusalem; Destruction of Jerusalem. ( b. c. 588.) 1 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. 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! 3 Even the sea monsters draw out the breast, they give suck to their young ones: the daughter of my people is become cruel, like the ostriches… Read the whole commentary →

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