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You have covered with anger and pursued us; you have killed, you have not pitied.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
In verses 43-66, far from pardoning, God is still actively punishing His people.
Rather, You have covered Yourself with wrath a…
19th Century
Anglican
You have covered with anger. —Better, as in the next verse, You have covered yourself. Wrath is like the garment in which God wra…
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
You have covered with anger Either himself; not as a tender father, that cannot bear to see the affliction of a child; th…
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 …
13th Century
Catholic
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