Lamentations 3:33

Translations

Modern

For He does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of men.

Traditional

For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.

Literal

…for he has not afflicted with His heart or grieved the sons of man.

Latin

Non enim humiliavit ex corde suo et abjecit filios hominum.

Original

Hebrew

English

For He does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of men.

Notes

Lamentations 3:22–33

God's love and faithfulness never end. Just as God was faithful in judging Jerusalem for their sins, he will be faithful in restoring those who return to him.

Lamentations 3:1–66

In this chapter, the author mourns what has happened (Lamentations 3:1–20, 48–54). In this chapter, the author mourns what has happened (Lamentations 3:21–25). He explains how God’s people should respond (Lamentations 3:26–47). Finally, he calls out to the Lord in prayer (Lamentations 3:55–66).

Theme notes and profiles

God’s Justice Retribution

Related verses

Ezekiel 33:11
Say to them: ‘As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked should turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?’
Ezekiel 18:32
For I take no pleasure in anyone’s death, declares the Lord GOD. So repent and live!
Hebrews 12:9–10
Furthermore, we have all had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Should we not much more submit to the Father of our spirits and live?
Isaiah 28:21
For the LORD will rise up as at Mount Perazim. He will rouse Himself as in the Valley of Gibeon, to do His work, His strange work, and to perform His task, His disturbing task.

Glossary

Acrostic Lamentations, Book of Poetry, Biblical

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Afflictions and Adversities: Does not Willingly Send Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In Afflictions and Adversities: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Afflictions: God Does not Willingly Send God: Mercy of Tragedy

Lamentations 3:33

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