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The Image of God's Wrath
Commentators explain that the phrase "covered with anger" paints a vivid picture of God wrapping Himself in wrath like a garment or a cloud. This metaphor signifies that He is executing His righteous judgment without looking upon the people with pity, which would normally soften a punishment. It is a stark image of divine justice being carried out fully and without mitigation.
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Lamentations
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Albert Barnes
On Lamentations 3:43
18th Century
Theologian
In verses 43-66, far from pardoning, God is still actively punishing His people.
Rather, You have covered Yourself with wrath a…
Charles Ellicott
On Lamentations 3:43
19th Century
Bishop
You have covered with anger. —Better, as in the next verse, You have covered yourself. Wrath is like the garment in which God wra…
John Calvin
On Lamentations 3:43
16th Century
Theologian
At first glance, this complaint may seem to proceed from a bitter heart, for here the faithful complain that they had been killed, and then that Go…
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John Gill
On Lamentations 3:43
17th Century
Pastor
You have covered with anger Either himself; not as a tender father, that cannot bear to see the affliction of a child; th…
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 …