Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 3:49

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 3:49 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 3:49. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, this verse means that he is very sad and cries a lot without stopping. He feels like there is too much pain and he cannot find a break from his tears.

Lamentations 3:49: Mine eye trickleth down, and ceaseth not, without any intermission,

Contradiction with Psalm 30:5

This verse speaks of weeping enduring for a night but joy coming in the morning, which contrasts with continuous weeping.

Psalm 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]

Contradiction with Revelation 21:4

This verse promises that God will wipe away all tears, leading to no more crying, contradicting the enduring sorrow of Lamentations 3:49.

Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Contradiction with Isaiah 25:8

It declares that God will swallow up death forever and wipe away tears from all faces, contrasting with unending weeping.

Isaiah 25:8: He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken [it].

Contradiction with John 16:20

Although it acknowledges weeping, it assures that sorrow will turn into joy, opposing the idea of unending lament.

John 16:20: Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
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