Lamentations 5:9

We gat our bread with the peril of our lives because of the sword of the wilderness.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Lamentations 5:9

BSB
We get our bread at the risk of our lives because of the sword in the wilderness.
AKJV
We got our bread with the peril of our lives because of the sword of the wilderness.
CPDV
We obtained our bread at the risk of our lives, before the face of the sword, in the wilderness.
ERV
We get our bread with the peril of our lives because of the sword of the wilderness.
NHEB
We get our bread at the peril of our lives, because of the sword in the wilderness.
SMT
With our souls we shall bring our bread from the face of the sword of the desert.

Commentary for Lamentations 5:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Lamentations 5:9
Summary
Food obtained through mortal combat danger
Place
Wilderness
Event
Dangerous foraging during conflict
Estimated Time Period
c. 586 BC
Category
Lament