Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 3:47

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 3:47 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 3:47. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Prophet Jeremiah, this verse means that the people are very afraid and feel trapped because everything around them is broken and ruined. They are asking for help because they are in a lot of trouble.

Lamentations 3:47: Fear and a snare is come upon us, desolation and destruction.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

While Lamentations 3:47 speaks of fear and destruction, this verse encourages rejoicing, prayer, and gratitude, highlighting positivity and thankfulness contrary to doom.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: Rejoice evermore.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1-4

This passage conveys comfort and divine protection, even in "the valley of the shadow of death," contrasting with the themes of fear and desolation found in Lamentations 3:47.

Psalm 23:1-4: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6-7

Advises not to be anxious but to seek peace through prayer, offering a sense of peace and security in place of the turmoil described in Lamentations 3:47.

Philippians 4:6-7: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Assures believers not to fear for God is with them, providing a promise of support and strength instead of the fear mentioned in Lamentations 3:47.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Speaks of all things working together for good to those who love God, a message of hope in opposition to the destruction and devastation reflected in Lamentations 3:47.

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.
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