OLD TESTAMENT

Lamentations 2:3

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He has cut off all the horn of Israel in fierce anger. He has drawn back his right hand from before the enemy. He has burned up Jacob like a flaming fire, which devours all around.

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Verse 3. Horn: beauty and power, ( Bible.) the two kingdoms, the fortresses, ( Calmet.) and all their strength, denoted by horns. Worthington.—Hand; refusing us protection, and aiding the Chaldees.

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