Lamentations Chapter 3 verse 37 Holy Bible
Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not?
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Who is able to say a thing, and give effect to it, if it has not been ordered by the Lord?
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Who is he that saith, and there cometh to pass, what the Lord hath not commanded?
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Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not?
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Who is he who says, and it comes to pass, when the Lord doesn't command it?
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Who `is' this -- he hath said, and it is, `And' the Lord hath not commanded `it'?
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Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit CommentaryVerses 37-54. - EXHORTATION TO REPENTANCE; RENDERED, LAMENTATION. Verses 37, 38. - True, God does not desire our misfortunes. But equally true is it that they do not happen without his express permission (comp. Isaiah 45:7; Amos 3:6). Verse 37. - That saith, and it cometh to pass (comp. Psalm 33:9; Genesis 1:3, etc.).
Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(37-39) New grounds of patient faith are given: (1) In an echo from Psalm 33:9, affirming the sovereignty of God. The evil which He permits is under the control of this loving purpose; and (2) as far as it is not absolute evil, may be said to come from Him.
