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Lamentations 3:43

Lamentations 3:43
Thou hast covered with anger, and persecuted us: thou hast slain, thou hast not pitied.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Mine eye runneth down with rivers of waters,.... Denoting the greatness of his grief and trouble at the afflictions of…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

In verses 43-66, far from pardoning, God is still actively punishing His people. Rather, “Thou hast covered” Thyself…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Lamentations 3:42-54

It is easier to chide ourselves for complaining than to chide ourselves out of it. The prophet had owned that a living…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

covered mg., better, coveredthyself. Thou hast clothed thyself in wrath. This accords with the next line.