Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 1:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 1:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 1:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, this means that the city forgot to be good and that's why bad things happened to her. She was very sad and had no one to help her, so she asked God to see how much she was hurting because enemies were being mean to her.

Lamentations 1:9: Her filthiness [is] in her skirts; she remembereth not her last end; therefore she came down wonderfully: she had no comforter. O LORD, behold my affliction: for the enemy hath magnified [himself].

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-32

Lamentations 1:9 speaks of no comforter for Jerusalem's affliction, while Lamentations 3:31-32 assures that the Lord does not cast off forever but will have compassion.

Lamentations 3:31-32: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Lamentations 1:9 lacks comfort or help, whereas Isaiah 41:10 promises God's presence and strength in times of need.

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 1:9 expresses abandonment during distress, contrary to Psalm 46:1, where God is depicted as 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 Matthew 11:28

Lamentations 1:9 describes a lack of comfort, while Matthew 11:28 invites the weary to Jesus for rest.

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

Contradiction with John 14:18

Lamentations 1:9 implies forsakenness, in contrast to John 14:18, where Jesus assures He will not leave His followers comfortless.

John 14:18: I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. [comfortless: or, orphans]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Lamentations 1:9 sees no comforter, whereas 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 speaks of God as the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4: Blessed [be] God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in Lamentations 1:9 might arise from the idea of suffering as a consequence of actions. It might seem inconsistent because it raises questions about fairness and the extent of punishment for mistakes, especially if they seem disproportionate. Some might see it as not aligning with the idea of forgiveness and mercy.

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