Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 3:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 3:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 3:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, this verse means that God is making life very hard and painful for him. It's like being surrounded by only bad and difficult things.

Lamentations 3:5: He hath builded against me, and compassed [me] with gall and travail.

Contradiction with Romans 8:37

This verse speaks of believers being more than conquerors through Christ, which contrasts the affliction described in Lamentations 3:5.

Romans 8:37: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

These verses discuss being troubled but not distressed, in contrast to the overwhelming feeling of being besieged in Lamentations 3:5.

2 Corinthians 4:8-9: [We are] troubled on every side, yet not distressed; [we are] perplexed, but not in despair; [in despair: or, altogether without help, or, means]

Contradiction with Psalm 34:19

This verse talks about God delivering the righteous from many afflictions, which contradicts the idea of suffering without immediate relief in Lamentations 3:5.

Psalm 34:19: Many [are] the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:10

This verse promises restoration and strength after suffering, contrasting the relentless oppression mentioned in Lamentations 3:5.

1 Peter 5:10: But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle [you].

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

This verse emphasizes renewal and strength for those who trust in the Lord, differing from the affliction and weariness in Lamentations 3:5.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]
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