Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 3:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 3:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 3:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Lamentations, God is making someone feel very sad and hurt, like being poked with sharp arrows inside their body. This shows how deeply they are feeling pain and sorrow.

Lamentations 3:13: He hath caused the arrows of his quiver to enter into my reins. [arrows: Heb. sons]

Contradiction with James 1:17

This verse speaks of every good and perfect gift coming from above, which contrasts with the affliction described in Lamentations 3:13, implying harm rather than goodness.

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 91:10

This verse assures that no evil will befall the faithful, contradicting the piercing with arrows mentioned in Lamentations 3:13, indicating harm.

Psalm 91:10: There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

This verse emphasizes that all things work together for good for those who love God, contrasting the direct harm indicated in Lamentations 3:13.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse talks about God having plans to prosper and not to harm, conflicting with the imagery of God causing physical suffering in Lamentations 3:13.

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 Proverbs 3:16-17

These verses highlight peace and pleasantness, which contrast the imagery of harm and suffering depicted in Lamentations 3:13.

Proverbs 3:16-17: Length of days [is] in her right hand; [and] in her left hand riches and honour.
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