Lam 3:1 | Clarke | e4.org | CHAPTER III The prophet, by enumerating his own severe trials , 1-20, and showing his trust in God , 21, encourages his people to the like resignation and trust in the Divine and never-failing mercy , 22-27. He vindicates the goodness of God in all his dispensations, and the unreasonableness of murmuring under them , 28-39. He recommends self-examination and repentance; and then, from their experience of former deliverances from God, encourages them to look for pardon for their sins, and retribution to their enemies , 40-66. NOTES ON CHAP. III Verse 1. I am the man that hath seen affliction ] Either the prophet speaks here of himself, or he is personating his miserable countrymen. This and other passages in this poem have been applied to Jesus Christ's passion; but, in my opinion, without any foundation.

‏ Lamentations 3:1

CHAPTER III

The prophet, by enumerating his own severe trials, 1-20,

and showing his trust in God, 21,

encourages his people to the like resignation and trust in the Divine and never-failing mercy, 22-27.

He vindicates the goodness of God in all his dispensations, and the unreasonableness of murmuring under them, 28-39.

He recommends self-examination and repentance; and then, from their experience of former deliverances from God, encourages them to look for pardon for their sins, and retribution to their enemies, 40-66.

NOTES ON CHAP. III

Verse 1. I am the man that hath seen affliction] Either the prophet speaks here of himself, or he is personating his miserable countrymen. This and other passages in this poem have been applied to Jesus Christ's passion; but, in my opinion, without any foundation.