A figure of God's care of His people (De 32:10; Ps 17:8; Zec 2:8), and of the preciousness of the Divine law (Pr 7:2). In La 2:18 it is the source of tears.
C. W. Emmet.
He found him in a desolate land, in a barren, howling wilderness; He surrounded him, cared for him, and guarded him as the pupil of His eye.
Guard me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings
Keep my commands and live; protect my teachings as you would the pupil of your eye.
The hearts of the people cry out to the Lord. Wall of Daughter Zion, let [your] tears run down like a river day and night. Give yourself no relief and your eyes no rest.
For the Lord of Hosts says this: "He has sent Me for [His] glory against the nations who are plundering you, for anyone who touches you touches the pupil of His eye.
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