Lamentations 3:37
Who spoke and it came into existence? Wasn't it the Lord who commanded it?
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not?
In Context
36Or cheating someone in their legal case—these things the Lord doesn't approve of.
38When the Most High speaks it can be a disaster or a blessing.
Cross References
Exodus 10:10“The Lord really would have to be with you if I let your children go with you!” Pharaoh answered. “Clearly you're planning some kind of evil trick!
1 Kings 22:34However, an enemy archer shot an arrow at random, hitting the king of Israel between the joints of his armor by his breastplate. The king told his charioteer, “Turn around and get me out of the fight, because I've been wounded!”
Job 2:10But he told her, “You're talking just like any foolish woman would! Should we receive only good from God, and not evil?” Despite all this, Job said nothing sinful.
Psalms 33:9For he spoke and the world came into existence; he gave the command and it was created.
Proverbs 19:21Human beings make many plans in their minds, but the final decision is the Lord's.
Isaiah 46:10I make known the end from the very beginning, declaring from ancient times what the future will bring. Whatever I plan will take place; I will accomplish everything I wish.
Matthew Henry on Lamentations 3:22-37
Words of Comfort to Israel; The Benefit of Afflictions; Comfort to the Afflicted. ( b. c. 588.) 21 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. 22 It is of the Lord 's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. 24 The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. 25 The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. 26 It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the… Read the whole commentary →