Lamentations 4:20
The breath of our nostrils, the anointed of the Lord, was taken in their pits, of whom we said, Under his shadow we shall live among the heathen.
Context
This verse from Lamentations Chapter 4 connects to 10 cross-references. A comparison of Jerusalem's former glory with present desolation: gold has grown dim, the precious children worth their weight in gold are now valued as clay pots. Those killed by sword were better off than those who died slowly from …
Other Translations
The breath of our nostrils, the anointed of Jehovah, was taken in their pits; Of whom we said, Under his shadow we shall live among the nations.
The breath of our nostrils--the anointed of Jehovah, Hath been captured in their pits, of whom we said: `In his shadow we do live among nations.'
Our breath of life, he on whom the holy oil was put, was taken in their holes; of whom we said, Under his shade we will be living among the nations.
Cross References
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