Lamentations 3:31

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Lamentations 3:21-36

Here the clouds begin to disperse and the sky to clear up; the complaint was very melancholy in the former part of the chapter, and yet here the tune is altered and the mourners in Zion begin to look a little pleasant. But for hope, the heart would break. To save the heart from being quite broken, here is something called to mind, which gives ground for hope (Lam. 3:21), which refers to what comes after, not to what goes before. I make to return to my heart (so the margin words it); what we... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Lamentations 3:31

For the Lord will not cast off for ever. Which is not to be understood of all his creatures; for there are some he does cast off for ever, as the angels that sinned; reprobate men, profligate and abandoned sinners, that live and die impenitent; and unbelievers, carnal professors, and apostates; but not his own special and peculiar people, the people whom he has foreknown and loved with an everlasting love, his spiritual Israel; or, as the Targum supplies it, "his servants"; see Psalm 94:14 ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Lamentations 3:31

The Lord - אדני Adonai ; but one of my ancient MSS. has יהוה Jehovah . The above verse is quoted in reference to our Lord's passion, by Matthew 26:62 . read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Lamentations 3:31

Verse 31 It is certain that there will be no patience, except there be hope, as it has already appeared. As, then, patience cherishes hope, so hope is the foundation of patience; and hence consolation is, according to Paul, connected with patience. (Romans 15:4.) And this is the doctrine which the Prophet now handles, — that the faithful bear the yoke with meek and calm minds, because they believe that God will at length be propitious to them: hence also arises patience; for the faithful are... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Lamentations 3:22-36

RESIGNATION AND HOPEFULNESS . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Lamentations 3:31-33

Two grounds of comfort: read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Lamentations 3:31-33

Chastisement only for a season. I. THE FACT THAT CHASTISEMENT IS ONLY FOR A SEASON . God does "cast off" and "cause grief." His love does not nullify his wrath. When grieved and disowned by God the soul feels utterly desolate. But the terrible judgment is only for a season. It will end in reconciliation and compassion. This great truth gives an entirely new complexion to our views of life and providence. We see at times the severe side. But we misjudge if we take that as a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Lamentations 3:31-33

Divine benignity. It required great faith on the part of Jeremiah and his countrymen to think and to speak thus of God. It was easy for them to believe in the justice and in the power of God; their own affliction witnessed to these attributes. But it was a triumph of faith for those so afflicted to acknowledge the kindness and compassion of the supreme Ruler. I. IT IS NOT INCOMPATIBLE WITH GOD 'S GOODNESS TO AFFLICT MEN . He "causes grief." His providence appoints... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Lamentations 3:31-33

God's good purposes in causing pain. All this is the language of hope and continues naturally what is said in Lamentations 3:21 and Lamentations 3:24 . The existence of present trouble presses upon the heart, but along with it there is the confident assurance of future deliverance. Observe, then, certain admissions, along with the cheering qualifications which accompany them. I. THE LORD CASTS OFF . There is a discontinuance of the signs of his presence. Enemies get their... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Lamentations 3:31-33

Reasons for the resignation urged in the previous triplet. read more

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