Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 2:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 2:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 2:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, this verse means that the city’s gates are broken, and the leaders are now far away with other people. The people can't hear God’s words anymore because the prophets have stopped seeing visions from God.

Lamentations 2:9: Her gates are sunk into the ground; he hath destroyed and broken her bars: her king and her princes [are] among the Gentiles: the law [is] no [more]; her prophets also find no vision from the LORD.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 25:10

This verse says the Chaldeans broke down the walls of Jerusalem, suggesting destruction rather than the gates sinking into the ground.

2 Kings 25:10: And all the army of the Chaldees, that [were with] the captain of the guard, brake down the walls of Jerusalem round about.

Contradiction with Proverbs 8:34

This verse emphasizes listening and watching at gates daily, implying stability and presence in contrast to the image of gates being sunk.

Proverbs 8:34: Blessed [is] the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.

Contradiction with Isaiah 26:1

This verse mentions a "strong city" with salvation appointed for walls and bulwarks, presenting an image of strength as opposed to gates that are sunk into the ground.

Isaiah 26:1: In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will [God] appoint [for] walls and bulwarks.

Contradiction with Matthew 16:18

This verse speaks of the Church's power to withstand the gates of hell, implying resilience and continued existence, which contradicts the notion of gates being sunk into oblivion.

Matthew 16:18: And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. [Peter: this name signifies a rock]
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