Lamentations 4:7

Her leaders were purer than snow, whiter than milk; 1 their bodies were more ruddy than coral, their form was like sapphire. 1

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Her Nazarites were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk, they were more ruddy in body than rubies, their polishing was of sapphire:

In Context

6The punishment of the daughter of my people is greater than that of Sodom, 1 which was overthrown in a moment and no hands were wrung for her. 1

8Their appearance now is darker than soot; 1 they are not recognized in the streets. 1 Their skin has shriveled on their bones; 1 it has become as dry as wood. 1

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Cross References

Judges 13:5Look, you will become pregnant and give birth to a son. No razor will be used upon his head, for the child will be a Nazirite to God from the womb, and he will begin to deliver Israel from the hand of the Philistines.”

Judges 16:17So Samson told her everything and said to her, “I have never had a razor cut the hair on my head, for I have been a Nazirite for God from my mother's womb. If my head is shaved, then my strength will leave me, and I will become weak and be like every other man.”

Psalms 51:7Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; 1 wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. 1

Song of Solomon 5:10My beloved is radiant and ruddy, 1 outstanding among ten thousand. 1

Daniel 1:15At the end of ten days their appearance was more healthy, and they were better nourished, than all the young men who ate the king's delicacies.

Luke 1:15For he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He must never drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit from his mother's womb.

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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