Lamentations 3:51

Mine eye affecteth mine heart because of all the daughters of my city.

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Interpretation

The more the prophet looked on the desolations, the more he was grieved. Here is one word of comfort.

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This thought runs through Lamentations 3:51-52.

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City People: The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).
Jerusalem Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.