Lamentations 3:32
Lamentations 3:32 in Multiple Translations
Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion.
But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.
For though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.
For though he sends grief, still he will have pity in the full measure of his love.
Even though he may bring sadness, he shows us mercy because his trustworthy love is so great.
But though he sende affliction, yet will he haue compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.
For though He afflicted, yet He hath pitied, According to the abundance of His kindness.
For though he causes grief, yet he will have compassion according to the multitude of his loving kindnesses.
But though he causeth grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.
Caph. For if he hath cast off, he will also have mercy, according to the multitude of his mercies.
Sometimes he causes us to suffer, but sometimes he is kind to us because he continually and faithfully loves us.
Berean Amplified Bible — Lamentations 3:32
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Lamentations 3:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּ֣י
אִם
הוֹגָ֔ה
וְ/רִחַ֖ם
כְּ/רֹ֥ב
חסד/ו
חֲסָדָֽי/ו
כִּ֣י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj
הוֹגָ֔ה
yâgâh
H3013
to suffer
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
וְ/רִחַ֖ם
râcham
H7355
to have compassion
Conj | V-Piel-3ms
כְּ/רֹ֥ב
rôb
H7230
abundance
Prep | N-cs
חסד/ו
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
N-ms | Suff
חֲסָדָֽי/ו
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Lamentations 3:32
כִּ֣י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אִם
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
הוֹגָ֔ה
yâgâh
H3013
"to suffer"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to cause or feel grief, as seen in the Bible when people suffer or are afflicted, like in the book of Jeremiah.
Definition: 1) to afflict, grieve, suffer, cause grief 1a) (Niphal) grieved, grieving (participle) 1b) (Piel) to grieve 1c) (Hiphil) to cause grief, cause sorrow
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: afflict, cause grief, grieve, sorrowful, vex. See also: Job 19:2; Lamentations 1:12; Isaiah 51:23.
וְ/רִחַ֖ם
râcham
H7355
"to have compassion"
Conj | V-Piel-3ms
This Hebrew word means to have compassion or show love, often used to describe God's mercy towards humanity, as seen in the Bible. It involves deep feelings of sympathy and kindness. In the KJV, it is translated as having mercy or pity.
Definition: 1) to love, love deeply, have mercy, be compassionate, have tender affection, have compassion 1a) (Qal) to love 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to have compassion, be compassionate 1b1a) of God, man 1c) (Pual) to be shown compassion, be compassionate
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: have compassion (on, upon), love, (find, have, obtain, shew) mercy(-iful, on, upon), (have) pity, Ruhamah, [idiom] surely. See also: Exodus 33:19; Isaiah 60:10; Psalms 18:2.
כְּ/רֹ֥ב
rôb
H7230
"abundance"
Prep | N-cs
Describes abundance or greatness in the Bible, used to talk about God's power and creation in Psalms and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) multitude, abundance, greatness 1a) multitude 1a1) abundance, abundantly 1a2) numerous 1b) greatness
Usage: Occurs in 145 OT verses. KJV: abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), [idiom] very (age). See also: Genesis 16:10; Job 32:7; Psalms 5:8.
חסד/ו
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
חֲסָדָֽי/ו
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
N-mp | Suff
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
Study Notes — Lamentations 3:32
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- Context
- Cross References
- Lamentations 3:32 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Lamentations 3:32
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Lamentations 3:32
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Lamentations 3:32
- Trapp's Commentary on Lamentations 3:32
- Cambridge Bible on Lamentations 3:32
- Whedon's Commentary on Lamentations 3:32
- Sermons on Lamentations 3:32
Context — The Prophet’s Hope
30Let him offer his cheek to the one who would strike him; let him be filled with reproach.
31For the Lord will not cast us off forever.
32Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion.
33For He does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of men. 34To crush underfoot all the prisoners of the land,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 78:38 | And yet He was compassionate; He forgave their iniquity and did not destroy them. He often restrained His anger and did not unleash His full wrath. |
| 2 | Psalms 30:5 | For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning. |
| 3 | Psalms 103:11 | For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His loving devotion for those who fear Him. |
| 4 | Judges 10:16 | So they put away the foreign gods from among them and served the LORD, and He could no longer bear the misery of Israel. |
| 5 | Exodus 3:7 | The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings. |
| 6 | Hosea 11:8 | How could I give you up, O Ephraim? How could I surrender you, O Israel? How could I make you like Admah? How could I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned within Me; My compassion is stirred! |
| 7 | Psalms 106:43–45 | Many times He rescued them, but they were bent on rebellion and sank down in their iniquity. Nevertheless He heard their cry; He took note of their distress. And He remembered His covenant with them, and relented by the abundance of His loving devotion. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 31:20 | Is not Ephraim a precious son to Me, a delightful child? Though I often speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore My heart yearns for him; I have great compassion for him,” declares the LORD. |
| 9 | Luke 15:20 | So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. |
| 10 | 2 Kings 13:23 | But the LORD was gracious to Israel and had compassion on them, and He turned toward them because of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And to this day, the LORD has been unwilling to destroy them or cast them from His presence. |
Lamentations 3:32 Summary
[This verse reminds us that even when God allows hard things to happen, He still loves us and will show us kindness. He has a big heart full of love, as seen in Psalm 103:13, and He wants to help us through tough times. We can trust Him because He is a good Father, as seen in Matthew 6:26, and He will always do what is best for us, even if it doesn't feel like it right now. By trusting in His loving devotion, we can experience His compassion and find comfort in His presence.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does God cause grief if He is a loving God?
God's ways are not our ways, and sometimes He allows grief to refine and sanctify us, as seen in Isaiah 48:10, but He will always show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion, as stated in Lamentations 3:32.
Is God's compassion limited to certain situations?
No, God's compassion is abundant and available to all, as stated in Psalm 103:13, and He will show compassion according to His loving devotion, even in times of grief.
How can we trust God when He causes grief?
We can trust God because He is a loving and faithful Father, as seen in Matthew 6:26, and He will not cast us off forever, as stated in Lamentations 3:31, but will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion.
What does it mean that God's loving devotion is abundant?
God's loving devotion is abundant because it is rooted in His character, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7, and it is available to all who come to Him, as stated in Romans 5:8, and He will show compassion according to this abundant loving devotion, even in times of grief.
Reflection Questions
- How have you experienced God's compassion in times of grief, and how has it shaped your understanding of His love?
- In what ways can you offer your cheek to the one who would strike you, as mentioned in Lamentations 3:30, and how can this posture of humility help you receive God's compassion?
- How does the truth that God does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of men, as stated in Lamentations 3:33, impact your understanding of His heart towards you?
- What are some ways you can trust God's loving devotion, even when you don't understand His ways, and how can you lean into His compassion in times of uncertainty?
Gill's Exposition on Lamentations 3:32
But though he cause grief,.... As he sometimes does in his own people; by convincing them of sin, and producing in them godly sorrow, which worketh repentance unto life, not to be repented of; by
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Lamentations 3:32
For the Lord will not cast off for ever: The Lord will not cast off forever. True repentance is never without hope (Psalms 94:14). Verse 32.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Lamentations 3:32
But though, as a prudent parent, he may see reason to cause grief in and to afflict his own people, yet as a tender good father, that pitieth his children in misery, he will have compassion upon them, having not only mercies, but a multitude or abundance of mercies.
Trapp's Commentary on Lamentations 3:32
Lamentations 3:32 But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.Ver. 32. For though he cause grief.] As sometimes he doth "in very faithfulness," and that he may be true to his people’ s souls. Yet he will have compassion.] He will repent and return, and leave a blessing behind him, that is certain.
Cambridge Bible on Lamentations 3:32
25–51. See intr. note.
Whedon's Commentary on Lamentations 3:32
31-33. As the three members of the division commencing with the 25th verse all begin with the adjective “good,” so the following three verses contain exhortations based on these; and in these three
Sermons on Lamentations 3:32
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What Turned the Heart of a King? by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson explores the transformative power of affliction through the story of Manasseh, the most wicked king of Israel, who turned to God in his time of great distress. Desp |
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How God Provided for the Children of Israel by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses how God provided for the children of Israel during their time in the wilderness. He focuses on the story of Moses striking the rock to |
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(Messages) Nearness of Jesus by Basilea Schlink | In this sermon, Mother Basilia Schlink talks about the experience of Canaan, the land where God dwelled and performed miracles in biblical times. She emphasizes that Canaan has bec |
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The Making of a Man of God by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the journey of a man who initially failed in his mission but later became a powerful leader. The speaker then shifts the focus to Jesus, empha |
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Making of a Man of God by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher begins by expressing a desire to draw closer to God and be broken before Him. He emphasizes that even in the midst of trials and confusion, God is at w |
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The Ministry of the Night by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of conversion and describes it as a call from God to move from darkness and wickedness into light and holiness. He emphasizes tha |
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Jeremiah the Man of Sorrows by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the lack of young people preparing for the mission field and the focus on success rather than serving God. He emphasizes the need for a high s |