Lamentations 3:45-46

[45] Thou hast made us as the offscouring and refuse in the midst of the people. [46] All our enemies have opened their mouths

What is the context of Lamentations 3:45-46?

Hope of Relief in God’s Mercy (Lamentations 3:19-66 true)
The Prophet’s Anguish and Hope (Lamentations 3:1-66 true)
Jehoiachin Released .( BF .) (Lamentations 3:1-66 true)
Israel’s Affliction (Lamentations 3:1-66 true)
Hope through God’s Mercy (Lamentations 3:1-66 true)
Great Is Your Faithfulness (Lamentations 3:1-66 true)
The Lord’s Purposes for Affliction (Lamentations 3:1-66 true)
Hope in the Lord’s Faithfulness (Lamentations 3:1-66 true)

What does Lamentations 3:45-46 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The Lord had made the Judahites as scum (Heb. sehi), namely, rejected as unfit for use. This Hebrew word occurs only here in the Old Testament. This is how the other nations regarded them. Judah"s enemies had also spoken against her (cf. Lamentations 2:16).