Lamentations 4:16

The anger of the LORD hath divided them; he will no more regard them: they respected not the persons of the priests, they favoured not the elders.

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Other Translations for Lamentations 4:16

BSB
The presence of the LORD has scattered them; He regards them no more. The priests are shown no honor; the elders find no favor.
AKJV
The anger of the LORD has divided them; he will no more regard them: they respected not the persons of the priests, they favored not the elders.
CPDV
PHE. The face of the Lord has divided them. He will no longer respect them. They were not ashamed before the faces of the priests, nor did they take pity on the elderly.
ERV
The anger of the LORD hath divided them; he will no more regard them: they respected not the persons of the priests, they favoured not the elders.
NHEB
The LORD himself has scattered them; he will no more regard them. They did not respect the priests, they did not favor the elders.
SMT
The face of Jehovah their portion; he will not add to look upon them: they accepted not the face of the priests, they compassionated not the old men.

Commentary for Lamentations 4:16

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Overview of Lamentations 4:16
Summary
Divine anger fragments and abandons people
Event
God abandons scattered nation
Estimated Time Period
c. 586 BC
Category
Judgment