Lamentations 4:7-8

[7] Her Nazarites were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk, they were more ruddy in body than rubies, their polishing was of sapphire: [8] Their visage is blacker than a coal; they are not known in the streets: their skin cleaveth to their bones; it is withered, it is become like a stick.

What is the context of Lamentations 4:7-8?

God’s Anger Satisfied (Lamentations 4:1-22 true)
The Degradation of Zion (Lamentations 4:1-22 true)
Jehoiachin Released .( BF .) (Lamentations 4:1-22 true)
Zion Is Punished (Lamentations 4:1-22 true)
Terrors of the Besieged City (Lamentations 4:1-22 true)
The Holy Stones Lie Scattered (Lamentations 4:1-22 true)
Distress of the Siege Described (Lamentations 4:1-22 true)
Zion’s Punishment (Lamentations 4:1-22 true)

What does Lamentations 4:7-8 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Some of the residents had dedicated themselves to the Lord and were of the highest quality of people. However, even they had become victims of the siege, and had suffered terribly along with the ordinary citizens. Their fine complexions and healthy bodies had become black and shriveled.