Charles Ellicott Commentary Lamentations 3:33

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Lamentations 3:33

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Lamentations 3:33

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"For he doth not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men." — Lamentations 3:33 (ASV)

Not ... willingly. —Literally, not from the heart, as being the centre of volition as well as emotion.