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A Cry of Faith, Not Vengeance
While this verse sounds like a harsh plea for revenge, commentators see it as an expression of triumphant faith. Scholars note the verbs can be read as future predictions ('You will pursue...'), indicating the prophet's confidence in God's ultimate justice rather than just a personal desire for vengeance. It is the cry of a soul who trusts God to settle all accounts.
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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 Ellicott
On Lamentations 3:66
19th Century
Bishop
From under the heavens of the Lord. —The phrase is exceptional, but it is obviously equivalent to the whole world, consid…
John Calvin
On Lamentations 3:66
16th Century
Theologian
He first asks God to persecute them in wrath, that is, to be implacable toward them. For persecution occurs when God not only chastises th…
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John Gill
On Lamentations 3:66
17th Century
Pastor
Persecute and destroy them in anger As they have persecuted the people of God, do you persecute them; and never leave pur…
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…