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Lamentations 3:32

Old Testament Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Lamentations 3:32 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.
Lamentations 3:32 — American Standard Version

Context — Lamentations 3

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
29Let him put his mouth in the dust, if so be there may be hope.
30Let him give his cheek to him that smiteth him; let him be filled full with reproach.
31For the Lord will not cast off for ever.
32For though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.
33For he doth not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men.
34To crush under foot all the prisoners of the earth,
35To turn aside the right of a man before the face of the Most High,
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“But though he cause grief, etc.] As he sometimes does in his own people; by convincing them of sin, and producing in them godly sorrow, which worketh repentance unto life, not to be repented of; by correcting and chastising them for it, and by hiding his face from them; all which are grievous to them: yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies; his mercies are many, both temporal and spiritual, and his compassion is answerable; which he shows to his people by an application of pardoning grace, through the blood of Christ, by sympathizing with them under their afflictions, and delivering from them; by granting them his gracious presence, and restoring to them the…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The punishments of the godly are but for a time.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Reasons for the resignation urged in the previous triplet. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Lam 3:22; Exo 2:23, Exo 3:7; Jdg 10:16; Kg2 13:23; Psa 30:5, Psa 78:38, Psa 103:11; Psa 106:43-45; Jer 31:20; Hos 11:8; Luk 15:20 Lamentations 3:33”
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