Lamentations 3:39,Lamentations 3:43

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Lamentations 3:37-41

That we may be entitled to the comforts administered to the afflicted in the Lam. 3:21-36, and may taste the sweetness of them, we have here the duties of an afflicted state prescribed to us, in the performance of which we may expect those comforts. I. We must see and acknowledge the hand of God in all the calamities that befal us at any time, whether personal or public, Lam. 3:37, 38. This is here laid down as a great truth, which will help to quiet our spirits under our afflictions and to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Lamentations 3:39

Wherefore doth a living man complain ?.... Or murmur, or fret and vex, or bemoan himself; all which the word F11 יתאונן γογγυσει Sept. "quiritaretur", Junius & Tremellius; "taedio se confecit", Calvin; "fremet", Strigelius; "murmurabit", Cocceius. may signify; as the prophet had done in his own person; or as representing the church, Lamentations 3:1 ; and here checks himself for it; and especially since the mercies and compassions of God never fail, and are daily renewed; and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Lamentations 3:39

Wherefore doth a living man complain - He who has his life still lent to him has small cause of complaint. How great soever his affliction may be, he is still alive; therefore, he may seek and find mercy unto eternal life. Of this, death would deprive him; therefore let not a living man complain. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Lamentations 3:39

Verse 39 Some explain the verb יתאונן, itaunen, by giving it the sense of lying, “Why should man lie?” others, “Why should man murmur?” But I see not what sense there can be in rendering it lying or murmuring. Others translate thus, “Why should man harden himself?” but it is a mere conjecture. Now, this verb sometimes means to weary one’s self, in Hithpael. So in the eleventh chapter of Numbers, “The people murmured,” as some render the words; but I think differently; nor is there a doubt but... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Lamentations 3:34-39

These two triads form a transition to the renewed complaints and appeals for help in the following verses. The first triad is probably an amplification of the statement that "the Lord doth not afflict willingly." This being the ease, the injustice which darkens human life cannot be approved by him. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Lamentations 3:37-54

EXHORTATION TO REPENTANCE ; RENDERED , LAMENTATION . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Lamentations 3:39

Wherefore cloth a living man complain, etc.? The God of whom the poet speaks is the Searcher of hearts. Why, then, should a man complain when he knows that he deserves his punishment? The close of the verse should run, ( Let ) a man ( rather sigh ) over his sins. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Lamentations 3:39

Why murmur? The world is full of complaints and murmuring. It sometimes is observable that those whose lot is peculiarly fortunate, whose circumstances are peculiarly favourable, are foremost in complaint when anything occurs to them which does not fall in with their expectations, which does not correspond with their desires. On the other hand, we now and again meet with the poor, the suffering, the friendless, who display a cheerful, uncomplaining disposition. I. ALL PUNISHMENT ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Lamentations 3:37-39

Why then does a loving God, who disapproves of suffering when inflicted by man upon man, Himself send sorrow and misery? “Because of sins.”Lamentations 3:37Literally, “Who is this that spake and it was done, though אדני 'ădonāy commanded it not?”Lamentations 3:39So long as God spares a man’s life, why does he complain? The chastisement is really for his good; only let him use it aright, and he will be thankful for it in the end.A man for the punishment of his sins - Translate: Let “each man... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Lamentations 3:39

Lamentations 3:39. Wherefore, &c. The prophet here seems to check and blame himself for the complaints he had made in the former part of the chapter, wherein he appeared to reflect upon God as unkind and severe. And from the doctrine of God’s sovereign and universal providence, which he had asserted in the last two verses, he draws this inference, Wherefore doth a living man complain? a man for the punishment of his sins? No calamity or trouble befalls us, but what is the due reward... read more

Lamentations 3:39,lamentations 3:43

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Lamentations 3:37-41

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Lamentations 3:39

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Lamentations 3:39

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Lamentations 3:39

The Pulpit Commentary - Lamentations 3:34-39

The Pulpit Commentary - Lamentations 3:37-54

The Pulpit Commentary - Lamentations 3:39

The Pulpit Commentary - Lamentations 3:39

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Lamentations 3:37-39

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Lamentations 3:39

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