Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 1:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 1:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 1:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, the writer of the book, the beautiful city of Zion has lost all its splendor, and its leaders are now weak and tired like deer that can't find any food, easily scared by anyone chasing them.

Lamentations 1:6: And from the daughter of Zion all her beauty is departed: her princes are become like harts [that] find no pasture, and they are gone without strength before the pursuer.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

Lamentations 1:6 describes weakness and flight, whereas Isaiah 40:31 speaks of renewed strength and not fainting.

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 Psalm 103:5

Lamentations 1:6 talks about the loss of glory, while Psalm 103:5 mentions being satisfied and renewed like the eagles.

Psalm 103:5: Who satisfieth thy mouth with good [things; so that] thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

Lamentations 1:6 depicts abandonment and disarray, whereas Proverbs 3:5-6 promises guidance and straight paths from trusting in God.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Isaiah 61:3

Lamentations 1:6 describes mourning and captivity, while Isaiah 61:3 promises beauty for ashes and joy for mourning.

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 1 John 4:4

Lamentations 1:6 conveys defeat and weakness, but 1 John 4:4 asserts the greatness and victory of those who are in God over the world.

1 John 4:4: Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

Contradiction with Romans 8:37

Lamentations 1:6 depicts despair and loss, while Romans 8:37 declares believers as more than conquerors through Christ.

Romans 8:37: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

Lamentations 1:6 shows incapacity and failure, whereas Philippians 4:13 states that one can do all things through Christ who strengthens them.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1

Lamentations 1:6 mentions weakness and fleeing, while Psalm 46:1 speaks of God being an ever-present help and strength.

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]
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