Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 2:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 2:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 2:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, this verse means that we should pray to God when we are sad or worried, even at night. We can ask Him to help the children who are hungry and need care.

Lamentations 2:19: Arise, cry out in the night: in the beginning of the watches pour out thine heart like water before the face of the Lord: lift up thy hands toward him for the life of thy young children, that faint for hunger in the top of every street.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

This verse advises against vain repetitions in prayer, whereas Lamentations 2:19 emphasizes crying out in persistent prayer.

Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:13

This verse suggests that ignoring the cries of the poor can lead to one's own cries being ignored, while Lamentations 2:19 encourages calling out to God for help.

Proverbs 21:13: Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

Contradiction with James 5:13

This verse encourages the joyful to sing psalms, which contrasts with the sorrowful weeping and pouring out of heart in Lamentations 2:19.

James 5:13: Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:16

This verse warns against being overly righteous or overly wise, which could contradict the fervent righteousness in calling out to God in Lamentations 2:19.

Ecclesiastes 7:16: Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself? [destroy...: Heb. be desolate?]

Paradox #1

The possible contradiction in that verse is the emphasis on punishment and suffering, which might conflict with the idea of a compassionate and forgiving God. Some people might find it difficult to reconcile the call to pour out one's heart in sorrow with the expectation of a loving and understanding deity.

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