Lamentations 4:13

It is because of the sins of her prophets, and the iniquities of her priests,that have shed the blood of the just in the midst of her.NUN

New Heart English Bible

In The King James Version

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, neither all the inhabitants of the world,that the adversary or the enemy would enter into the gates of Jerusalem.MEM

14They wander as blind men in the streets, they are polluted with blood,so that men can't touch their garments.SAMEKH

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Cross References

Jeremiah 2:20"For of old time I have broken your yoke, and burst your bonds; and you said, 'I will not serve;' for on every high hill and under every green tree you bowed yourself, playing the prostitute.

Jeremiah 6:13"For from their least even to their greatest, everyone is given to covetousness;and from the prophet even to the priest, everyone deals falsely.

Jeremiah 23:11for both prophet and priest are profane; yes, in my house have I found their wickedness," says the Lord.

Lamentations 2:14Your prophets have seen for you false and deceptive visions.They have not uncovered your iniquity, to bring back your captivity,but have seen for you false and misleading oracles.SAMEKH

Ezekiel 22:25There is a conspiracy of her prophets in its midst, like a roaring lion ravening the prey: they have devoured souls; they take treasure and precious things; they have made her widows many in its midst.

Ezekiel 22:27Her princes in its midst are like wolves ravening the prey, to shed blood, and to destroy souls, that they may get dishonest gain.

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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