Jer 14:2 | JFB | STEP | 2. gates — The place of public concourse in each city looks sad, as being no longer frequented ( ). black —that is, they mourn (blackness being indicative of sorrow), ( ). unto the ground —bowing towards it. cry

Jeremiah 14:2

2. gates—The place of public concourse in each city looks sad, as being no longer frequented (Isa 3:26; 24:4).

black—that is, they mourn (blackness being indicative of sorrow), (Jer 8:21).

unto the ground—bowing towards it.

cry—of distress (1Sa 5:12; Isa 24:11).