Lamentations 4:14

They have wandered as blind men in the streets, they have polluted themselves with blood, so that men could not touch their garments.

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Other Translations for Lamentations 4:14

BSB
They wandered blind in the streets, defiled by this blood, so that no one dared to touch their garments.
AKJV
They have wandered as blind men in the streets, they have polluted themselves with blood, so that men could not touch their garments.
CPDV
NUN. They have wandered in the streets like the blind; they have been defiled with blood. And when they were not able, they held their garments.
ERV
They wander as blind men in the streets, that are polluted with blood, so that men cannot touch their garments.
NHEB
They wander as blind men in the streets, they are polluted with blood, so that men can't touch their garments.
SMT
The blind were shaken in the streets, they were stained with blood, so that they shall not be able to touch upon their garments.

Commentary for Lamentations 4:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Lamentations 4:14
Summary
Defiled priests wander blind and rejected
Place
Streets
Event
Priestly defilement and exile
Estimated Time Period
c. 586 BC
Category
Judgment