These verses prepare the way for a brief interval of calmness and resignation.
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Lamentations 3:19-21
The Pulpit Commentary on Lamentations 3:19-21
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Matthew Henry on Lamentations 3:1-20Lamentations 3:1-20 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryThe prophet relates the more gloomy and discouraging part of his experience, and how he found support and relief. In the time of his trial the Lord had become terrible to him. It was an affliction that was misery itself…The Prophet's Personal Affliction. (b. c. 588.)Lamentations 3:1-20 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleTHE PROPHET'S PERSONAL AFFLICTION. (B. C. 588.) The title of the Psalm 102:1-28 might very fitly be prefixed to this chapter—The prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed, and pours out his complaint before the Lo…The Pulpit Commentary on Lamentations 3:1-66Lamentations 3:1-66 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITIONThe Pulpit Commentary on Lamentations 3:1-21Lamentations 3:1-21 · The Pulpit CommentaryMONOLOGUE SPOKEN BY AN INDIVIDUAL BELIEVER WHOSE FATE IS BOUND UP WITH THAT OF THE NATION; OR PERHAPS BY THE NATION PERSONIFIED (see Introduction).The Pulpit Commentary on Lamentations 3:19Lamentations 3:19 · The Pulpit CommentaryRemembering; rather, remember. It is the language of prayer.The Pulpit Commentary on Lamentations 3:19-21Lamentations 3:19-21 · The Pulpit CommentaryGod taking notice of man's affliction, In his distress the sufferer cries to God, calling upon his great Helper to note his condition and remember it. Then he is calmed by prayer, and rests in the assurance that God doe…
commentaryMatthew Henry on Lamentations 3:1-20The prophet relates the more gloomy and discouraging part of his experience, and how he found support and relief. In the time of his trial the Lord had become terrible to him. It was an affliction that was misery itself…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Prophet's Personal Affliction. (b. c. 588.)THE PROPHET'S PERSONAL AFFLICTION. (B. C. 588.) The title of the Psalm 102:1-28 might very fitly be prefixed to this chapter—The prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed, and pours out his complaint before the Lo…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Lamentations 3:1-21MONOLOGUE SPOKEN BY AN INDIVIDUAL BELIEVER WHOSE FATE IS BOUND UP WITH THAT OF THE NATION; OR PERHAPS BY THE NATION PERSONIFIED (see Introduction).Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Lamentations 3:1-66EXPOSITIONJoseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Lamentations 3:19-21God taking notice of man's affliction, In his distress the sufferer cries to God, calling upon his great Helper to note his condition and remember it. Then he is calmed by prayer, and rests in the assurance that God doe…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Lamentations 3:19Remembering; rather, remember. It is the language of prayer.Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Lamentations 3:20My soul, etc. This rendering is difficult. In the next verse we read, "This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope," which seems inconsistent with Lamentations 3:20 as given in the Authorized Version. An equally gra…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Lamentations 3:21-36Having stated his distress and temptation, the prophet shows how he was raised above it. Bad as things are, it is owing to the mercy of God that they are not worse. We should observe what makes for us, as well as what i…Matthew Henry