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Lamentations 3:37 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Lamentations 3:37 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Lamentations chapter 3 verse 37 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not?”
Lamentations 3:37 (KJV)
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Commentary on Lamentations 3:37
A rhetorical question asserting divine sovereignty: "Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not?" The Hebrew mi zeh amar vatehi Adonai lo tsivvah (מִי זֶה אָמַר וַתֶּהִי אֲדֹנָי לֹא צִוָּה) establishes that nothing occurs apart from God's sovereign decree. The question expects the answer: "No one." Human words have no power to bring events to pass unless God commands it.This verse follows directly from verses 33-36, which established what God does not approve. Now comes the complementary truth: nevertheless, God remains sovereignly in control of all that occur...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Lamentations 3:37
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“and it was done. He commanded”
“and from ancient times things that are not [yet] done; saying”
“but Yahweh directs his steps.”
“but Yahweh's counsel will prevail.”
“There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.”
“and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand”
“having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who works all things after the counsel of his will;”
“I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.{Exodus 33:19}”
“you who say”