1. Lamentations 1:10 (NEG79)
  2. Explication du texte

What are the "precious things" over which the enemy has stretched his hands?

Lamentations 1:10 (NEG79)

10 L'oppresseur a étendu la main Sur tout ce qu'elle avait de précieux; Elle a vu pénétrer dans son sanctuaire les nations Auxquelles tu avais défendu d'entrer dans ton assemblée.

Although these precious things are not explicitly identified, the context makes clear that it refers to the plundering of the temple by the Babylonians. 2 Kings 25:13–17 provides a list of all the spoils carried to Babylon. Beyond temple items, these spoils include jewellery and personal belongings of the residents of Jerusalem and Judah.1