Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 2:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 2:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 2:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Lamentations, God has done what He planned long ago and has followed through with His promises, even when it means allowing bad things to happen. This was to teach the people a lesson, and because of this, their enemies were happy and strong.

Lamentations 2:17: The LORD hath done [that] which he had devised; he hath fulfilled his word that he had commanded in the days of old: he hath thrown down, and hath not pitied: and he hath caused [thine] enemy to rejoice over thee, he hath set up the horn of thine adversaries.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

While Lamentations 2:17 speaks of God fulfilling His wrath, Jeremiah 29:11 promises a future and a hope from God, suggesting a more benevolent plan.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

This verse emphasizes God's unchanging and truthful nature, whereas Lamentations 2:17 shows God changing circumstances by executing His fierce anger.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32

Lamentations 2:17 describes God carrying out destruction, conflicting with this verse where God states He takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked.

Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

God is described as love in this verse, which contrasts with the portrayal of God's anger and destruction in Lamentations 2:17.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

This verse suggests that all things work together for good to those who love God, which contradicts the destructive fulfillment of God's intent in Lamentations 2:17.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Paradox #1

Lamentations 2:17 talks about God doing what He planned and fulfilling His word. Some see a conflict here with the idea of a loving God causing suffering, as Lamentations describes the destruction of Jerusalem. This raises questions about how God's love and justice work together when bad things happen.

Paradox #2

Lamentations 2:17 talks about God following through with His plans, which includes allowing destruction as a form of judgment. The contradiction some might see here is the tension between a loving, merciful God and one who allows or causes suffering and destruction. This can be difficult to reconcile if one focuses solely on God's love and mercy, without considering His justice and righteousness.

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