Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 3:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 3:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 3:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, this means that he feels very sad and far away from happiness, and he has forgotten what it's like to have good things.

Lamentations 3:17: And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity. [prosperity: Heb. good]

Contradiction with John 14:27

This verse offers peace, which contradicts the absence of peace described in Lamentations 3:17.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Contradiction with Isaiah 26:3

This verse promises perfect peace to those whose minds are steadfast, contradicting the lack of peace in Lamentations 3:17.

Isaiah 26:3: Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee. [perfect...: Heb. peace, peace] [mind: or, thought, or, imagination]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:7

This scripture promises a peace that surpasses understanding, which contradicts the absence of peace in Lamentations 3:17.

Philippians 4:7: And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Psalm 29:11

It states that the Lord will bless His people with peace, contradicting the writer's feeling of being deprived of peace in Lamentations 3:17.

Psalm 29:11: The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.

Contradiction with Romans 5:1

This verse mentions having peace with God through faith, which contrasts with the deprivation of peace described in Lamentations 3:17.

Romans 5:1: Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
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