Lam 1:11, 19 | JFB | STEP | 11. ( ). given . . . pleasant things for meat — ( ). relieve . . . soul —literally, "to cause the soul or life to return." for I am become vile —Her sins and consequent sorrows are made the plea in craving God's mercy. Compare the like plea in . Lamed.

Lamentations 1:11

given . . . pleasant things for meat— (2Ki 6:25; Job 2:4).

relieve . . . soul—literally, "to cause the soul or life to return."

for I am become vile—Her sins and consequent sorrows are made the plea in craving God's mercy. Compare the like plea in Ps 25:11.

Lamed.

19. lovers— (La 1:2; Jer 30:14).

elders—in dignity, not merely age.

sought . . . meat—Their dignity did not exempt them from having to go and seek bread (La 1:11).

Resh.