Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 1:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 1:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 1:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Lamentations, when someone is very sad and crying a lot, they feel alone because the person who usually helps them is not there. They feel like everything they care about is gone because something bad has happened.

Lamentations 1:16: For these [things] I weep; mine eye, mine eye runneth down with water, because the comforter that should relieve my soul is far from me: my children are desolate, because the enemy prevailed. [relieve: Heb. bring back]

Contradiction with Psalm 30:11

This verse speaks of turning mourning into dancing, contradicting the continued weeping in Lamentations 1:16.

Psalm 30:11: Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;

Contradiction with Isaiah 61:3

Here, mourning is replaced with joy and praise, contrasting with the sorrow expressed in Lamentations 1:16.

Isaiah 61:3: To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.

Contradiction with Revelation 21:4

This verse promises the end of tears and mourning, opposing the ongoing weeping in Lamentations 1:16.

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.

Contradiction with John 16:20

It talks about sorrow turning into joy, which contradicts the persistent tears described in Lamentations 1:16.

John 16:20: Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.

Paradox #1

The verse in Lamentations 1:16 focuses on deep sorrow and mourning. Some might see a contradiction or inconsistency if they question why a loving and just God allows His people to suffer so much. It might seem to contradict the idea of a compassionate deity. However, these lamentations are often seen as part of a larger narrative of divine justice, human failure, and eventual hope, so such a contradiction is typically resolved within the broader context of scripture.

Paradox #2

This verse expresses deep sorrow and a sense of abandonment, focusing on personal grief. The contradiction or inconsistency might arise when contrasting this intense feeling of desolation with the general belief in a benevolent, ever-present God who offers comfort and support. This can create a conflict between the reality of human suffering and the promise of divine presence and relief.

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