LAMENTATIONS—NOTE ON LAMENTATIONS 3:1 I Am the Man Who Has Seen
Affliction. Chapter Lamentations 3:1 has one speaker, a man who has
endured suffering, experienced God’s faithfulness (vv. Lamentations
3:1), and accepted God’s sovereignty and goodness (vv. Lamentations
3:25). He prays for renewal (vv.... [ Continue Reading ]
LAMENTATIONS—NOTE ON LAMENTATIONS 3:4 HE HAS MADE MY FLESH AND MY
SKIN WASTE AWAY. Literally, “he has swallowed up my flesh and my
skin.” For “swallow” as a symbol of judgment, see Lamentations
2:2, Lamentations 2:5, Lamentations 2:8, Lamentations 2:16. HE HAS
BROKEN. For “breaking” as a symbol of p... [ Continue Reading ]
LAMENTATIONS—NOTE ON LAMENTATIONS 3:14 Like Jerusalem (Lamentations
1:7), the speaker has endured shame and mocking.
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LAMENTATIONS—NOTE ON LAMENTATIONS 3:19 A prayer for God to REMEMBER
all that the speaker has suffered. God has not remembered Jerusalem
and protected her (see note on 2:1). WORMWOOD. See Lamentations 3:15.
GALL. Or “bitterness,” see vv. Lamentations 3:5, Lamentations
3:15. Remembering the events tha... [ Continue Reading ]
LAMENTATIONS—NOTE ON LAMENTATIONS 3:21 This verse marks a change in
the speaker’s attitude. The contentment he remembers renews the HOPE
lost in v. Lamentations 3:18. In view of vv. Lamentations 3:22,
Lamentations 3:32, he may be reflecting on Exodus 34:6, which these
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LAMENTATIONS—NOTE ON LAMENTATIONS 3:22 God’s STEADFAST LOVE (his
“covenant mercy” or beneficial action on his people’s behalf)
NEVER CEASES, even in the face of Judah’s unfaithfulness and the
resulting “day of the LORD” (see Joel 2:1; Amos 5:18; Zephaniah
1:14). MERCIES. Or “compassion.” This type o... [ Continue Reading ]
LAMENTATIONS—NOTE ON LAMENTATIONS 3:23 NEW EVERY MORNING. Each day
presents another opportunity to experience God’s grace.
FAITHFULNESS. God’s constant goodness and personal integrity remain
intact no matter what happens.
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LAMENTATIONS—NOTE ON LAMENTATIONS 3:24 MY PORTION. As with the
Levites (Numbers 18:20), God is the speaker’s only inheritance (see
Psalms 73:26).
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LAMENTATIONS—NOTE ON LAMENTATIONS 3:25 THE LORD IS GOOD. God’s
goodness is the core of his character (Nehemiah 9:25; Psalms 34:8;
Psalms 86:5; Hosea 3:5).
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LAMENTATIONS—NOTE ON LAMENTATIONS 3:26 WAIT QUIETLY. In prayer and
expectation. SALVATION. In this case, deliverance from danger, not
salvation from sin.
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LAMENTATIONS—NOTE ON LAMENTATIONS 3:27 He must BEAR THE YOKE of
punishment for sin (v. Lamentations 3:18; Lamentations 1:14). IN HIS
YOUTH indicates that the suffering is temporary.
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LAMENTATIONS—NOTE ON LAMENTATIONS 3:29 PUT HIS MOUTH IN THE DUST.
Assume a posture that shows his humility and dependence on God. THERE
MAY YET BE HOPE because of God’s faithfulness (see v. Lamentations
3:24).
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LAMENTATIONS—NOTE ON LAMENTATIONS 3:31 NOT CAST OFF FOREVER. God’s
anger is temporary (Psalms 103:9). He judges people to bring them to
repentance and renewal. THOUGH HE CAUSE GRIEF, in this case because of
the people’s covenant breaking, HE WILL HAVE COMPASSION. See Exodus
34:6; Lamentations 3:22;... [ Continue Reading ]
LAMENTATIONS—NOTE ON LAMENTATIONS 3:34 THE LORD DOES NOT APPROVE (v.
Lamentations 3:36) of those who CRUSH others UNDERFOOT (perhaps a
reference to the Israelites being crushed by Babylon).
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LAMENTATIONS—NOTE ON LAMENTATIONS 3:37 SPOKEN AND IT CAME TO PASS.
Just as in creation (see Genesis 1:3; Psalms 33:9), God speaks and
things happen, including Jerusalem’s destruction (Lamentations 1:5,
Lamentations 1:12; Lamentations 2:1).... [ Continue Reading ]
LAMENTATIONS—NOTE ON LAMENTATIONS 3:41 The people should LIFT UP
their HEARTS (where repentance begins; see Deuteronomy 30:1; Jeremiah
4:3) and their HANDS, showing their total dependence on God.
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LAMENTATIONS—NOTE ON LAMENTATIONS 3:42 YOU HAVE NOT FORGIVEN. God
has not let their actions go unpunished.
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LAMENTATIONS—NOTE ON LAMENTATIONS 3:48 MY EYES FLOW WITH... TEARS.
Like Jerusalem (Lamentations 1:16; Lamentations 2:11, Lamentations
2:18), the speaker weeps for what has happened to the city. THE
DAUGHTER OF MY PEOPLE. A term of endearment for Jerusalem (see
Lamentations 2:11).... [ Continue Reading ]
LAMENTATIONS—NOTE ON LAMENTATIONS 3:51 MY EYES CAUSE ME GRIEF. What
he has witnessed saddens the speaker.
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LAMENTATIONS—NOTE ON LAMENTATIONS 3:54 I AM LOST. There seemed to be
no hope (see v. Lamentations 3:18).
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LAMENTATIONS—NOTE ON LAMENTATIONS 3:55 In the DEPTHS OF THE PIT (the
worst days of his suffering), the speaker called upon God, who had
placed him there. YOU HEARD MY PLEA. See Psalms 30:2; Psalms 103:4.
God not only CAME NEAR, offering his comforting and saving presence,
but also gave reassuring an... [ Continue Reading ]
LAMENTATIONS—NOTE ON LAMENTATIONS 3:58 TAKEN UP MY CAUSE. God has
taken the speaker’s side against his attackers (v. Lamentations
3:52). REDEEMED MY LIFE. God’s acts on his behalf resulted in
deliverance (see Leviticus 25:47; Ruth 4:1; Jeremiah 1:17; Jeremiah
39:11).... [ Continue Reading ]
LAMENTATIONS—NOTE ON LAMENTATIONS 3:59 God has SEEN THE WRONG DONE
TO the speaker. Jerusalem prayed for this in Lamentations 1:9,
Lamentations 1:11, Lamentations 1:20. True relief cannot come until
God judges in favor of the speaker and against his enemies for ALL
THEIR PLOTS (see Jeremiah 11:18;... [ Continue Reading ]
LAMENTATIONS—NOTE ON LAMENTATIONS 3:65 YOUR CURSE. The judgment that
comes because of their actions (see Deuteronomy 28:15).
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