ESV Reformation Study Bible – Lam 3:31–33
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Lam 3:31–33

3:31–33 Since God is compassionate, the present experience of His wrath must be short-lived (Ps. 30:5; Is. 54:7; Hos. 6:1). Again, compassion is joined to God’s unfailing love (Hebrew h.esed, 3:22). God does not afflict men “willingly,” that is, “cheerfully,” or “from His heart” even in judgment.