Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 1:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 1:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 1:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, when Jerusalem was in trouble and feeling sad, she thought about the good times from before. But when enemies took over, nobody helped her, and instead, they made fun of her special resting days.

Lamentations 1:7: Jerusalem remembered in the days of her affliction and of her miseries all her pleasant things that she had in the days of old, when her people fell into the hand of the enemy, and none did help her: the adversaries saw her, [and] did mock at her sabbaths. [pleasant: or, desirable]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Whereas Lamentations 1:7 depicts God allowing adversaries to gloat over Jerusalem, Isaiah 41:10 assures of God's support and help, implying protection from enemies.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1

Lamentations 1:7 describes abandonment in times of distress, while Psalm 46:1 highlights God as a refuge and strength, a present help in trouble.

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]

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

Lamentations 1:7 reflects on Jerusalem's defeat and humiliation, whereas Romans 8:31 conveys that if God is with us, no one can be against us.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

Lamentations 1:7 speaks of enemies mocking Jerusalem, contrasted with Deuteronomy 31:6 where God commands His people to be strong because He will not abandon them.

Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Psalm 118:6

In Lamentations 1:7, adversaries prevail, but Psalm 118:6 declares that the Lord's presence eliminates fear of what man can do.

Psalm 118:6: The LORD [is] on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? [on...: Heb. for me]

Contradiction with Joshua 1:9

While Lamentations 1:7 presents a scene of defeat, Joshua 1:9 instructs to be courageous as God will be with His people wherever they go.

Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Lamentations 1:7 could be the tension between the belief in a just and loving God and the suffering and desolation experienced by Jerusalem. It raises questions about why a compassionate deity would allow such pain and hardship to happen to His own people.

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