Lamentations 5:6

We have given the hand to the Egyptians, and to the Assyrians, to be satisfied with bread.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Lamentations 5:6

BSB

We submitted to Egypt and Assyria to get enough bread.

AKJV

We have given the hand to the Egyptians, and to the Assyrians, to be satisfied with bread.

CPDV

We have given our hand to Egypt and to the Assyrians, so that we may be satisfied with bread.

ERV

We have given the hand to the Egyptians, and to the Assyrians, to be satisfied with bread.

NHEB

We have submitted to the Egyptians and to the Assyrians, to get enough bread.

SMT

We gave the hand to Egypt, to Assur, to be filled with bread.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Lamentations 5:6

WehavegivenH5414VerbthehandH3027Noun FemininetotheEgyptiansH4714andtotheAssyriansH804tobesatisfiedH7646VerbwithbreadH3899Noun Masculine

Commentary for Lamentations 5:6

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

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

Overview of Lamentations 5:6

Summary

Submission to foreign powers for survival

Place

Egypt, Assyria

Event

Submission to foreign overlords

Estimated Time Period

c. 586 BC