Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 4:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 4:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 4:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God was very angry and showed his anger by destroying the city. It's like when someone gets really upset and breaks their toys, but this time it was because the people did not listen and behave.

Lamentations 4:11: The LORD hath accomplished his fury; he hath poured out his fierce anger, and hath kindled a fire in Zion, and it hath devoured the foundations thereof.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-32

These verses express hope and compassion from the Lord, suggesting that he will have mercy, in contrast to the complete outpouring of wrath seen in Lamentations 4:11.

Lamentations 3:31-32: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:

Contradiction with Psalm 103:8

This verse describes the Lord as merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy, which seems to contradict the severe anger and wrath described in Lamentations 4:11.

Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

This verse emphasizes that the Lord is patient and not willing that any should perish, which contrasts with the fierce anger and punishment depicted in Lamentations 4:11.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with James 5:11

This verse highlights the Lord's compassion and mercy, contrasting the unrelenting wrath described in Lamentations 4:11.

James 5:11: Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:7-8

These verses acknowledge a brief moment of forsaking but ultimately emphasize everlasting kindness and mercy, opposing the severe wrath and destruction in Lamentations 4:11.

Isaiah 54:7-8: For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.
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