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Lamentations 3:32–33

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Lamentations 3:32

32But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.

Lamentations 3:33

33For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.

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DEFINED WORDS

Lamentations 3:32

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cause

A reason, ground, matter in dispute, or judicial case; as a verb, to make something happen.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

grief

Deep sorrow, mental pain, distress, or a cause of affliction.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

according

Agreeing or corresponding; in conformity with; as stated, measured, or directed by.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

mercies

Compassion or pity shown to the distressed or guilty; kindness that withholds deserved harm.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

DEFINED WORDS

Lamentations 3:33

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

grieve

To feel pain of mind or heart; to be in pain on account of an evil; to sorrow; to mourn.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

children

Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 32

  1. Psalms 78:38
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  2. Psalms 30:5
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  3. Psalms 103:11
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  4. Exodus 3:7
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  5. Hosea 11:8
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From verse 33

  1. Ezekiel 33:11
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  2. Ezekiel 18:32
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  3. Hebrews 12:9–10
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  4. Isaiah 28:21
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