Lamentations 5:6
We have given ourselves to Egypt and to Assyria 1 to get enough food. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
We have given the hand to the Egyptians, and to the Assyrians, to be satisfied with bread.
In Context
5Those who are coming after us are close behind us; 1 we are weary and we can find no rest. 1
7Our fathers sinned, and they are no more, 1 and we bear their iniquities. 1
Cross References
Genesis 24:2Abraham said to his servant, the one who was the oldest of his household and who was in charge of all that he had, “Put your hand under my thigh
Isaiah 30:1“Woe to the rebellious children,” this is Yahweh's declaration. 1 “They make plans, but not from me; they make alliances with other nations, 1 but they were not directed by my Spirit, so they add sin to sin. 1
Isaiah 57:9You went to Molech with oil; you multiplied perfumes. + 57:9 Instead of to Molech , some versions have to the king . 1 You send your ambassadors far away; you went down to Sheol. 1
Jeremiah 2:36Why do you treat so very lightly this change in your ways? 1 You will also be disappointed by Egypt, just as you were by Assyria. 1
Jeremiah 50:15Raise a shout against her all around! She has surrendered; her towers have fallen; 1 her walls are torn down, for this is Yahweh's vengeance. 1 Take vengeance on her! Do to her just as she has done! 1
Ezekiel 17:18For the king despised his oath by breaking the covenant. Behold, he reached out with his hand to make a promise and yet he did all these things. He will not escape.
Matthew Henry on Lamentations 5:2-17
An Appeal to God; Complicated Sorrows. ( b. c. 588.) 1 Remember, O Lord , what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2 Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3 We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers are as widows. 4 We have drunken our water for money; our wood is sold unto us. 5 Our necks are under persecution: we labour, and have no rest. 6 We have given the hand to the Egyptians, and to the Assyrians, to be satisfied with bread. 7 Our fathers have sinned, and are not;… Read the whole commentary →