Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
This verse states "God is love," which contradicts the harsh punishment and slaughter described in Lamentations 2:22.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
This verse asserts that God takes no pleasure in the death of anyone, which contrasts with the destruction described in Lamentations 2:22.
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 Psalm 30:5
It speaks of God's anger as brief and favor as life, contrasting the devastating wrath described in Lamentations 2:22.
Psalm 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
This verse emphasizes God's plans for welfare and not for evil, contrasting the calamity in Lamentations 2:22.
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 Isaiah 54:10
Describes God's enduring compassion, which contradicts the intense judgment depicted in Lamentations 2:22.
Isaiah 54:10: For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.
Contradiction with James 1:17
States that every good and perfect gift is from God, which contrasts the scene of destruction in Lamentations 2:22.
James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Contradiction with Psalm 145:9
This verse states that the Lord is good to all, which contradicts the scene of devastation and suffering in Lamentations 2:22.
Psalm 145:9: The LORD [is] good to all: and his tender mercies [are] over all his works.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Lamentations 2:22 could be the portrayal of divine judgment causing suffering. It may challenge the notion of a loving and compassionate God, as the verse describes the devastation brought upon the people. This tension arises between understanding God as just but also merciful.