Contradiction with James 1:13
This verse states that God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempts He any man, suggesting God does not bring about evil, contrary to Lamentations 3:38 which suggests both evil and good proceed from God.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Contradiction with 1 John 1:5
This verse explains that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all, implying that God does not originate evil, which contrasts with Lamentations 3:38's implication that both evil and good come from God.
1 John 1:5: This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
This verse declares that God knows the plans He has for us, plans for peace and not for evil, challenging the idea in Lamentations 3:38 of God bringing forth evil as well as good.
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 Deuteronomy 32:4
This verse describes God as a God of truth and without iniquity, aligning God with only goodness and contradicting the dual nature of God suggested in Lamentations 3:38.
Deuteronomy 32:4: [He is] the Rock, his work [is] perfect: for all his ways [are] judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right [is] he.
Contradiction with Psalm 5:4
This verse states that God does not delight in wickedness and evil cannot dwell with Him, opposing the notion in Lamentations 3:38 that God sends both evil and good.
Psalm 5:4: For thou [art] not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.
Paradox #1
Lamentations 3:38 can raise questions about how both good and bad events are attributed to God. People might find it difficult to reconcile the belief in a benevolent, loving God with the existence of suffering and evil, causing a perceived contradiction about God's role in human experiences.
Paradox #2
Some people might see a contradiction with the idea that God is entirely good if they interpret the verse as suggesting that both good and bad events come from God. This could conflict with the belief that God only does good.
Paradox #3
The potential contradiction or conflict with Lamentations 3:38 might be in the interpretation of whether both good and bad events come from God. Some could view this as conflicting with the belief that God is entirely good and only responsible for positive outcomes, while evil or suffering comes from other sources. This can lead to different understandings about the nature of divine control and human suffering.
Paradox #4
The scientific conflict with Lamentations 3:38 could be the idea that both good and bad events are directly controlled by a divine force. Science often explains events based on natural laws and random chance rather than attributing them to a divine source. For example, natural disasters or diseases are understood through scientific studies in meteorology or medicine, not as direct acts of divine will. This difference in understanding can create a conflict between religious interpretations and scientific explanations.
Paradox #5
Some people see a contradiction in how this verse suggests that both good and bad come from the same divine source. They might struggle with the idea that a higher power is responsible for both joy and suffering. This can be hard to understand, especially for those who believe a loving deity should not cause or allow harm.