Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 3:53

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 3:53 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 3:53. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, the author of the book, this verse means he feels trapped in a dark place and very sad, like someone put him in a deep hole and closed him in with a big stone. It shows that he was in a difficult and scary situation but still had hope.

Lamentations 3:53: They have cut off my life in the dungeon, and cast a stone upon me.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31

Lamentations 3:31 states that the Lord will not cast off forever, suggesting hope and deliverance, whereas Lamentations 3:53 describes being cut off and feeling entrapped.

Lamentations 3:31: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:

Contradiction with Psalm 91:14

Psalm 91:14 promises deliverance and protection because of love, in contrast to the entrapment and near-death experience described in Lamentations 3:53.

Psalm 91:14: Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

Contradiction with Isaiah 43:2

Isaiah 43:2 promises that pass through waters and fire without being overwhelmed, contradicting the feeling of being overwhelmed and trapped in Lamentations 3:53.

Isaiah 43:2: When thou passest through the waters, I [will be] with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

These verses express being troubled but not distressed, perplexed but not in despair, indicating endurance and hope, unlike the desolation in Lamentations 3:53.

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 assures that the righteous face many troubles but are delivered from them all, contrasting the dire situation in Lamentations 3:53.

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

Contradiction with Romans 8:37

This verse declares that in all hardships, we are more than conquerors, conflicting with the narrative of being subdued and trapped in Lamentations 3:53.

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

Contradiction with John 16:33

Jesus speaks of having peace and overcoming the world despite tribulation, which contradicts the feeling of defeat and entrapment in Lamentations 3:53.

John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
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