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God's Purpose in Disaster
Commentators emphasize that the destruction of Jerusalem was not a random accident or solely the work of a foreign army. The verse states God 'purposed' it, which scholars like John Calvin interpret as a firm, divine decree. This highlights God's sovereign control, reminding believers that He is the ultimate author behind events, not chance.
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Lamentations
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Albert Barnes
On Lamentations 2:8
18th Century
Theologian
A line — Compare Isaiah 34:11. The destruction is systematic and thorough.
Charles Ellicott
On Lamentations 2:8
19th Century
Bishop
He hath stretched out a line. — The phrase implies (See Notes on 2 Kings 21:13; Isaiah 34:11; [Re…
John Calvin
On Lamentations 2:8
16th Century
Theologian
The verb 'to think' has more force than what is commonly assigned to it; for it would be very flat to say that God thought to destroy<…
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John Gill
On Lamentations 2:8
17th Century
Pastor
The Lord has purposed to destroy the wall of the daughter of
Zion
Either the wall of …
Matthew Henry
On Lamentations 2:1–9
17th Century
Minister
A sad representation is made here of the state of God's church, of Jacob and Israel; but the focus seems mostly to be on the hand of the Lord in th…