The idea that God just "snaps", gets pushed, enflamed or directed by human emotions, was very much the view of Greeks and Romans about their pagan pantheon of gods. But the new "Open Theists" think God doesn't know what he will do, it is unfolding as he responds to the condition of the world and each person in the moment.
But as suggested below, no theologian was saying God has lack of feelings or emotions. But emotions do not determine the reality of what must be done to love, and to save.
"Impassibility" is related to the teaching of the "Immutability of God" (unchanging).
God is sure, and secure, but enjoys his relationship with his creation. He does what he needs to do to save it.
I link another article in comments (The Impassible God Who Cried)
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