Lamentations 3:33

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Lamentations 3:33

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

CAPH. For he has not humiliated from his heart, nor has he thrown aside the sons of men,

ERV

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

NHEB

For he is not predisposed to bring affliction or suffering to human beings.

SMT

For he afflicted not from his heart and grieved the sons of men,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Lamentations 3:33

ForhedothnotafflictH6031Verb willinglyH3820Noun MasculinenorgrieveH3013VerbthechildrenH1121Noun MasculineofmenH376Noun Masculine

Commentary for Lamentations 3:33

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Lamentations 3:33

Summary

Suffering is not God's primary intention

Event

Clarifying God's unwilling participation in suffering

Estimated Time Period

c. 586 BC