ESV Reformation Study Bible – Lam 5:8
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Lam 5:8

5:8 Slaves. When Babylonian servants command Israel there has been an ironic distortion of the true relationships between God, Israel, and the nations. Israel is in truth a nation freed from slavery (Deut. 15:12–18); but those who do not serve the true God must be in bondage. See 1:1 and note.