Lamentations 3:22

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Summary

Lamentations 3:22

It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.

Of

Because

General references

Ecclesiastes 9:4

Lamentations 3:32

Bible References

Of

But now for a brief moment mercy has been shown by Yahweh our God, who left behind for us a remnant, and given us security in his holy place--for our God to brighten our eyes and to give us brief relief in our bondage.

But in your great compassions you did not put an end to them, and you did not abandon them. For you are a gracious and compassionate God.

But he [was] compassionate; he pardoned [their] guilt and did not destroy [them]. And many [times] he turned back his anger and did not stir up all his wrath,

And he remembered his covenant with them, and relented based on the abundance of his loyal love.

But they rebelled against me, and they were not willing to listen to me; each [one] {did not throw away} the detestable things of their eyes; and {they did not abandon} the idols of Egypt, and I decided to pour out my rage on them, to fully vent my anger against them in the midst of the land of Egypt.

"For I, Yahweh, have not changed, and you, O children of Jacob, have not perished.

Because

Has his loyal love ceased forever? Is [his] promise ended throughout generations?

But you, O Lord, [are] a compassionate and gracious God, {slow to anger} and abundant in loyal love and faithfulness.

Who [is] a God like you, forgiving sin and passing over rebellion for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, for he delights in loyal love.

And his mercy [is] for generation after generation to those who fear him.

General references

Whoever is joined to all the living has hope. After all, even a live dog is better than a dead lion!

For even though he causes grief he has compassion according to the greatness of his royal love.