Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 1:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 1:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 1:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, this verse means that the wrong things people have done feel heavy like a yoke or collar around their neck, making them weak and unable to escape. It shows that God allowed this to happen because of their mistakes, and they feel trapped and can't get up by themselves.

Lamentations 1:14: The yoke of my transgressions is bound by his hand: they are wreathed, [and] come up upon my neck: he hath made my strength to fall, the Lord hath delivered me into [their] hands, [from whom] I am not able to rise up.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Contradicts Lamentations 1:14 by offering rest and relief from burdens instead of heaviness and bondage.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:1

Contradicts Lamentations 1:14 by speaking of freedom and liberation rather than being tied and restrained.

Galatians 5:1: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Contradiction with Psalm 55:22

Contradicts Lamentations 1:14 by suggesting casting burdens upon the Lord for support rather than feeling bound and overwhelmed.

Psalm 55:22: Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. [burden: or, gift]

Contradiction with Isaiah 61:1

Contradicts Lamentations 1:14 by proclaiming liberty to the captives instead of the weight of iniquity binding the soul.

Isaiah 61:1: The Spirit of the Lord GOD [is] upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to [them that are] bound;

Contradiction with John 8:36

Contradicts Lamentations 1:14 by emphasizing freedom granted by the Son, not the binding weight of transgressions.

John 8:36: If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

Paradox #1

Lamentations 1:14 might show a contradiction in the sense that it talks about burden and punishment coming from sin. Some may see it as unfair or harsh to bear such heavy consequences, bringing into question the balance between justice and mercy. This can create tension between the ideas of deserved punishment and compassionate forgiveness.

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