Contradiction with Psalm 147:3
This verse states that God heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds, contradicting Jeremiah 15:18 as it questions why God seems to not heal or offer relief.
Psalm 147:3: He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. [wounds: Heb. griefs]
Contradiction with Matthew 11:28
This verse offers rest to those who are weary and burdened, which contrasts with Jeremiah 15:18's expression of ongoing pain and lack of relief.
Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9
This verse speaks of God's grace being sufficient and His power made perfect in weakness, which contrasts with the lack of healing and ongoing suffering expressed in Jeremiah 15:18.
2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31
This verse promises renewed strength to those who wait on the Lord, contradicting Jeremiah 15:18 which speaks of persistent suffering.
Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]
Contradiction with Revelation 21:4
This verse speaks of a time when God will wipe away every tear and eliminate pain, directly opposing the continuous suffering mentioned in Jeremiah 15:18.
Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 15:18 may raise questions about why God allows ongoing suffering and doesn't immediately offer relief or healing. This can seem inconsistent with the idea of a loving and caring God who answers prayers and helps those in distress. The struggle to understand prolonged pain and unanswered cries for help might feel contradictory to some believers.
Paradox #2
Jeremiah 15:18 expresses a feeling of personal suffering and unanswered prayers. There could be a perceived contradiction when comparing this with other Bible passages that emphasize God's faithfulness and responsiveness to prayers. This may lead to questions about why some prayers seem to go unanswered or why faithful people experience prolonged suffering.
Paradox #3
Jeremiah 15:18 could present a moral conflict as it reflects feelings of abandonment and questioning of God's justice. The verse shows a person struggling with the idea of a loving and just God when they feel continuous pain and unanswered prayers. This can be seen as conflicting with the belief that God is always caring and attentive to human suffering.