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The Reality of Deep Despair
Commentators agree this verse expresses a profound low point, the very edge of hopelessness. The prophet voices what John Calvin calls a 'settled conviction' that his strength and hope from God are gone. This acknowledges that even the faithful can experience moments where they feel utterly abandoned and that their situation is beyond remedy.
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Lamentations
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Albert Barnes
On Lamentations 3:10–18
18th Century
Theologian
Having dwelt upon the difficulties which obstructed his path, he now shows that there are dangers that accompany escape.
The meaning of Lame…
Charles Ellicott
On Lamentations 3:18
19th Century
Bishop
I said, My strength. — The sorrow of the mourner comes to the very verge of despair. There was no help for him from h…
Charles Spurgeon
On Lamentations 3:18–21
19th Century
Preacher
And I said, My strength and my hope is perished from the LORD: Remembering mine affliction and my misery, the wormwood and the gall. My soul ha…
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John Calvin
On Lamentations 3:18
16th Century
Theologian
This verse shows what I have previously reminded you of: that the Prophet does not speak here as though he were freed from every sin and prescribed…
John Gill
On Lamentations 3:18
17th Century
Pastor
And I said, my strength and my hope are perished from the
Lord .
The former of the…
Matthew Henry
On Lamentations 3:1–20
17th Century
Minister
The prophet relates the more gloomy and discouraging part of his experience, and how he found support and relief. In the time of his trial the Lord…