Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
This verse suggests human agency in planning, whereas Lamentations 3:37 emphasizes divine orchestration.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21
This verse presents human plans as significant, potentially contradicting with the notion of divine determination in Lamentations 3:37.
Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23
While this verse acknowledges human incapacity, it highlights human way-making, differing from Lamentations 3:37's divine declaration.
Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:9
This verse implies struggles with divine will, contrasting the straightforward divine decree in Lamentations 3:37.
Isaiah 45:9: Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! [Let] the potsherd [strive] with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands?
Contradiction with James 4:13-15
This passage talks about making plans while needing to align with God's will, suggesting a more interactive approach than the absolute declaration in Lamentations 3:37.
James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
Paradox #1
This verse suggests that nothing happens unless God has commanded it. A potential conflict could be the idea of free will. If every event is decreed by God, then it seems to contradict the idea that humans have the freedom to make their own choices independently. This could lead to questions about moral responsibility and accountability for actions.
Paradox #2
Lamentations 3:37 might seem contradictory if compared to the idea of human free will. This verse suggests that nothing happens unless God commands it, which can seem inconsistent with the belief that humans have the freedom to make their own choices and that not everything is directly controlled by God. This can lead to questions about the balance between divine sovereignty and human responsibility.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or inconsistency in this verse could be seen in the idea of human free will versus divine control. Some might question how people can have free will if everything that happens is ultimately controlled or commanded by a higher power. This tension between human autonomy and divine orchestration can create a conflict in understanding accountability and responsibility for actions.