Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 2:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 2:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 2:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God was very angry and took away the special place where people gathered to worship Him, like taking away a garden. Because of this, important celebrations and prayers were forgotten, and even the king and the priest were not respected anymore.

Lamentations 2:6: And he hath violently taken away his tabernacle, as [if it were of] a garden: he hath destroyed his places of the assembly: the LORD hath caused the solemn feasts and sabbaths to be forgotten in Zion, and hath despised in the indignation of his anger the king and the priest. [tabernacle: or, hedge]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse speaks of God having plans for prosperity and hope, while Lamentations 2:6 speaks of destruction and desolation.

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 Psalm 23:4

This verse expresses God's guidance and comfort during dark times, whereas Lamentations 2:6 describes God allowing devastation in the temple.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:10

This verse assures that God's kindness and covenant of peace will not be removed, contradicting the portrayal of God's anger and removal of His presence in Lamentations 2:6.

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 Hebrews 13:5

This verse promises that God will never leave nor forsake His people, contrasting with Lamentations 2:6 where God seems to abandon His sanctuary.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

This verse tells of the Lord fighting for His people, whereas Lamentations 2:6 depicts God withdrawing His protection.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Psalm 32:7

This verse portrays God as a hiding place and protector, in contrast to the destruction of places of worship in Lamentations 2:6.

Psalm 32:7: Thou [art] my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.

Paradox #1

The verse highlights God's destruction of His own temple, which could seem contradictory to the idea of a loving and protective deity. It raises questions about why a caring God would allow harm to a place meant for worship and connection with Him.

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