Lamentations 5:18

Because of the mountain of Zion, which is desolate, the foxes walk upon it.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Lamentations 5:18

BSB

because of Mount Zion, which lies desolate, patrolled by foxes.

AKJV

Because of the mountain of Zion, which is desolate, the foxes walk on it.

CPDV

because of mount Zion, because it was ruined. Foxes have wandered upon it.

ERV

For the mountain of Zion, which is desolate; the foxes walk upon it.

NHEB

For the mountain of Zion, which is desolate; the foxes walk on it.

SMT

For mount Zion was laid waste, the foxes went upon it.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Lamentations 5:18

BecauseofthemountainH2022Noun MasculineofZionH6726Proper Name LocationwhichisdesolateH8074VerbthefoxesH7776Noun Masculine walkH1980Verbuponit

Commentary for Lamentations 5:18

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Overview of Lamentations 5:18

Summary

Sacred place now abandoned to wild beasts

Place

Zion

Event

Holy site left desolate

Estimated Time Period

c. 586 BC