Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 3:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 3:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 3:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, this verse means that when he remembers sad things, it makes his heart feel low and quiet. It reminds him to be humble and trust in God for strength.

Lamentations 3:20: My soul hath [them] still in remembrance, and is humbled in me. [humbled: Heb. bowed]

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31

Contradicts by stating that the Lord will not cast off forever, which offers hope, whereas Lamentations 3:20 emphasizes continual remembrance and soul's depression.

Lamentations 3:31: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:

Contradiction with Philippians 4:8

Encourages thinking about things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report, which contrasts with the focus on affliction and bitterness in Lamentations 3:20.

Philippians 4:8: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things. [honest: or, venerable]

Contradiction with Isaiah 43:18

Advises forgetting the former things and not dwelling on the past, which contradicts the act of remembrance in Lamentations 3:20.

Isaiah 43:18: Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Encourages believers to rejoice evermore, which is in contrast to the despair expressed in Lamentations 3:20.

1 Thessalonians 5:16: Rejoice evermore.

Contradiction with Psalm 77:11-12

Calls for the remembrance of God's deeds and wonders, focusing on positive reflection, as opposed to the negative remembrance in Lamentations 3:20.

Psalm 77:11-12: I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old.
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