Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 1:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 1:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 1:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, Judah had to leave their home and become prisoners because they were very sad and had to work very hard. They lived with people who didn't believe in God and couldn't find peace because their enemies caught them when they were in trouble.

Lamentations 1:3: Judah is gone into captivity because of affliction, and because of great servitude: she dwelleth among the heathen, she findeth no rest: all her persecutors overtook her between the straits. [because of great...: Heb. for the greatness of servitude]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 50:33

This verse states that both Israel and Judah were oppressed together, which contradicts Lamentations 1:3 by suggesting there was mutual suffering, unlike the solitary suffering described in Lamentations.

Jeremiah 50:33: Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The children of Israel and the children of Judah [were] oppressed together: and all that took them captives held them fast; they refused to let them go.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:64

This verse speaks of the scattering of people among all nations as a form of punishment, while Lamentations 1:3 emphasizes the isolation due to persecution rather than a divine punishment.

Deuteronomy 28:64: And the LORD shall scatter thee among all people, from the one end of the earth even unto the other; and there thou shalt serve other gods, which neither thou nor thy fathers have known, [even] wood and stone.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:2

This verse promises comfort and that Jerusalem's iniquity is pardoned, contrasting with the distress and exile depicted in Lamentations 1:3.

Isaiah 40:2: Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the LORD'S hand double for all her sins. [comfortably: Heb. to the heart] [warfare: or, appointed time]

Contradiction with Zechariah 1:15

It mentions that God is very displeased with the nations that are at ease, implying future relief for Zion, contrary to the current relentless persecution in Lamentations 1:3.

Zechariah 1:15: And I am very sore displeased with the heathen [that are] at ease: for I was but a little displeased, and they helped forward the affliction.

Contradiction with Isaiah 51:11

This verse assures that the redeemed of the Lord shall return and come with singing to Zion, contradicting the idea of ongoing exile and affliction in Lamentations 1:3.

Isaiah 51:11: Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy [shall be] upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; [and] sorrow and mourning shall flee away.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 39:25

Here, God promises to bring back the captivity of Jacob and have mercy, which contrasts with the unrelieved affliction described in Lamentations 1:3.

Ezekiel 39:25: Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Now will I bring again the captivity of Jacob, and have mercy upon the whole house of Israel, and will be jealous for my holy name;
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