Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 2:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 2:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 2:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, God was very upset with the people of Israel and allowed their enemies to destroy their homes and forts. This made them very sad, like when you lose your favorite toy and feel really unhappy.

Lamentations 2:5: The Lord was as an enemy: he hath swallowed up Israel, he hath swallowed up all her palaces: he hath destroyed his strong holds, and hath increased in the daughter of Judah mourning and lamentation.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse emphasizes God's plans for prosperity and hope, contrasting with the destruction and lament in Lamentations 2:5.

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 54:8

This verse speaks of God's everlasting kindness and mercy, which contradicts the depiction of God as an adversary in Lamentations 2:5.

Isaiah 54:8: In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer.

Contradiction with Psalm 30:5

This verse mentions God's favor and joy following moments of anger, whereas Lamentations 2:5 focuses on God's wrath and destruction.

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 Matthew 11:28-29

Jesus' call for rest and gentleness contrasts with the turmoil and conflict described in Lamentations 2:5.

Matthew 11:28-29: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with James 1:17

This verse describes God as a giver of good and perfect gifts, opposing the image of God bringing suffering in Lamentations 2:5.

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.

Paradox #1

Lamentations 2:5 describes God as an enemy who has destroyed Israel, causing suffering and sorrow. A potential contradiction here could arise from the belief that God is loving and benevolent, always seeking the good of His people. This verse, depicting God as the source of suffering, might seem at odds with the idea of a consistently loving and protective deity. Some might struggle with reconciling God's justice and discipline with His love and mercy.

Paradox #2

Lamentations 2:5 describes God's severe punishment of Jerusalem. The contradiction or conflict here could be the tension between the belief in a loving and merciful God versus the depiction of a God who causes suffering and destruction. People might find it difficult to reconcile how a loving deity can also bring about severe punishment on those He loves.

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