Lamentations 5:11

They ravished the women in Zion, and the maids in the cities of Judah.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Lamentations 5:11

BSB
Women have been ravished in Zion, virgins in the cities of Judah.
AKJV
They ravished the women in Zion, and the maids in the cities of Judah.
CPDV
They humiliated the women in Zion and the virgins in the cities of Judah.
ERV
They ravished the women in Zion, the maidens in the cities of Judah.
NHEB
They raped the women in Zion, the virgins in the cities of Judah.
SMT
They humbled the women in Zion the virgins in the cities of Judah.

Commentary for Lamentations 5:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Lamentations 5:11
Summary
Military assault violated women systematically
Place
Zion, Judah
Event
Women assaulted in conquest
Estimated Time Period
c. 586 BC
Category
Judgment