Holy Scripture

Lamentations 2:22

A church father on this verse
“The impossibility of escaping is set forth here. To this idea three more notions are presented. First, is the siege, as Verse 22 begins: "Thou didst invite as to the day of an appointed feast my terrors on every side." Namely, like to the Jewish people accustomed to come to a solemn feast day. So, that, by you, (Lord)…”
Thomas Aquinas, 13th c. — Commentary on Lamentations

Source: Septuagint

Original

22He has called my sojourners round about To a solemn day, And there was not in the day of the wrath of the Lord Anyone that escaped or was left; Whereas I have strengthened and multiplied all mine enemies.

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In context

20Behold, O Lord, And see for whom thou hast gathered thus. Shall the women eat the fruit of their womb? The cook has made a gathering: Shall the infants sucking at the breasts be slain? Wilt thou slay the priest and prophet In the sanctuary of the Lord?

21The child and old man Have lain down in the street: My virgins and my young men Are gone into captivity: Thou hast slain them With the sword and with famine; In the day of thy wrath thou hast mangled them, Thou hast not spared.

— Lamentations 2:22 —

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