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The Foundation of Repentance
Commentators like John Calvin emphasize that this verse models true repentance. It's not about making excuses but about a full and sincere confession. The people acknowledge they have not just sinned ('transgressed') but have actively fought against God ('rebelled'). This acceptance of guilt is the necessary first step toward reconciliation.
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Lamentations
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Albert Barnes
On Lamentations 3:40–42
18th Century
Theologian
The prophet urges men to search out their faults and amend them (Lamentations 3:40).
And turn again to the Lord—…
Charles Ellicott
On Lamentations 3:42
19th Century
Bishop
We have transgressed ... — The verses that follow (Lamentations 3:42–47) give the prayer which answers to the call of Lamentat…
John Calvin
On Lamentations 3:42
16th Century
Theologian
The faithful do not here reason earnestly with God, but on the contrary, acknowledge that God’s severity was just. They attribute the fact that God…
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John Gill
On Lamentations 3:42
17th Century
Pastor
We have transgressed, and have rebelled
Here begins the prayer, the sense of which is directed to, though the words …
Matthew Henry
On Lamentations 3:42–54
17th Century
Minister
The more the prophet looked on the desolations, the more he was grieved. Here is one word of comfort. While they continued weeping, they continued …