Lamentations 5:14

The elders have ceased from the gate, the young men from their musick.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Lamentations 5:14

BSB

The elders have left the city gate; the young men have stopped their music.

AKJV

The elders have ceased from the gate, the young men from their music.

CPDV

The elders have ceased from the gates, the youths from the choir of the psalms.

ERV

The elders have ceased from the gate, the young men from their music.

NHEB

The elders have gone from the gate, the young men from their music.

SMT

Old men ceased from the gate, the chosen ones from their stringed instruments.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Lamentations 5:14

TheeldersH2205AdjectivehaveceasedH7673VerbfromthegateH8179Noun MasculinetheyoungmenH970Noun MasculinefromtheirmusickH5058Noun Feminine

Commentary for Lamentations 5:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Lamentations 5:14

Summary

Community gatherings and music ceased

Place

Gates, cities

Event

Public life and celebration ended

Estimated Time Period

c. 586 BC