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God's Nearness is Real
Commentators explain that when the verse says God "drew near," it refers to His tangible help and deliverance. John Calvin notes that God's action is so powerful that it has the same effect as Him audibly saying "Fear not." God's presence isn't just a feeling; it's demonstrated in His real-world intervention on our behalf when we call on Him.
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Lamentations
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Albert Barnes
On Lamentations 3:55–66
18th Century
Theologian
Lamentations 3:55: A prayer for deliverance and for vengeance upon his enemies.
Out of the low dungeon - The lowest p…
Charles Spurgeon
On Lamentations 3:57–58
19th Century
Preacher
Thou saidst, Fear not. O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life.
Blessed be his holy name for eve…
John Calvin
On Lamentations 3:57
16th Century
Theologian
Here the Prophet tells us that he had experienced the goodness of God, because he had not been rejected when he prayed. This doctrine is especially…
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John Gill
On Lamentations 3:57
17th Century
Pastor
You drew near in the day [that] I called upon you When persons draw nigh to God in a way of duty, and particularly in thi…
Matthew Henry
On Lamentations 3:55–66
17th Century
Minister
Faith emerges victorious, for in these verses the prophet concludes with some comfort. Prayer is the breath of the new man, drawing in the air of m…