Lamentations 3:37

Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not?

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Other Translations for Lamentations 3:37

BSB
Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has ordained it?
AKJV
Who is he that said, and it comes to pass, when the Lord commands it not?
CPDV
MEM. Who is this, who said to do what the Lord did not command?
ERV
Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not?
NHEB
Who can speak a thing and have it come to pass, unless the LORD has commanded it?
SMT
Who this saying, And it shall be Jehovah commanding not?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Lamentations 3:37

WhoishethatsaithH559VerbanditcomethtopasswhentheLordH136Noun MasculinecommandethH6680Verbitnot

Commentary for Lamentations 3:37

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Lamentations 3:37
Summary
Nothing happens without divine authorization
Event
Asserting God's absolute control
Estimated Time Period
c. 586 BC
Category
Teaching