Jeremiah 8:21 Commentary: Rashi

עַל־שֶׁ֥בֶר בַּת־עַמִּ֖י הָשְׁבָּ֑רְתִּי קָדַ֕רְתִּי שַׁמָּ֖ה הֶחֱזִקָֽתְנִי׃

For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I seized with anguish; I am black, appalment hath taken hold on me.

Rashi on Jeremiah

I mourn lit. I am darkened, an expression of blackness and darkness.
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Rashi on Jeremiah

dismay Heb. שמה, wonder.
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Rashi on Jeremiah

has taken hold of me Has held me.
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