Lamentations 3:21

“This I recall to my mind, etc.] Not affliction and misery, but the Lord’s remembrance of his people; what he had been used to do, and would do again; and particularly what follows, the abundant mercy of God, and his great faithfulness; these things the prophet fetched back to his mind; and revolved them in his heart; says he, and therefore have I hope; this revived his hope, which he was ready to say was perished from the Lord, and there was no foundation for it; but now he saw there was, and therefore took heart, and encouraged himself in the grace and mercy of God.”

“This--namely, what follows; the view of the divine character (Lam 3:22-23). CALVIN makes "this" refer to Jeremiah's infirmity. His very weakness (Lam 3:19-20) gives him hope of God interposing His strength for him (compare Psa 25:11, Psa 25:17; Psa 42:5, Psa 42:8; Co2 12:9-10).”

“This I recall - Rather, “This will I bring back to my heart, therefore will I hope.” Knowing that God hears the prayer of the contrite, he begins again to hope. return to 'Top of Page'”

“This - Which follows, concerning the nature of God, and his good providences. Lamentations 3:23”

“recall to my mind: Heb. make to return to my heart, Psa 77:7-11 therefore: Lam 3:24-29; Psa 119:81, Psa 130:7; Hab 2:3 Lamentations 3:22”