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Lamentations 1:22

Western Saints

Thomas Aquinas

Here a vindicated Judah (Jerusalem) is sought. First is recalled the fault within memory. As expressed: "Let all their evil-doing come before thee." That is, from their sins. For, Psalm 109:14 exclaims: "May the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the Lord, and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out!" Second, a penalty is sought. …

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