Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 4:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 4:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 4:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, God was upset with the people because they didn't listen to their leaders or show them respect. Because of this, God decided not to help them anymore.

Lamentations 4:16: The anger of the LORD hath divided them; he will no more regard them: they respected not the persons of the priests, they favoured not the elders. [anger: or, face]

Contradiction with Romans 2:11

Contradicts Lamentations 4:16 by stating that God shows no partiality, unlike the rejection mentioned in Lamentations.

Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:29

Suggests God hear the prayers of the righteous, conflicting with the idea of God scattering the priests and elders.

Proverbs 15:29: The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

Contradiction with Psalm 34:17

Claims the Lord hears and delivers the righteous, contrasting with Lamentations' portrayal of rejection of the priests and elders.

Psalm 34:17: [The righteous] cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

Contradiction with James 4:8

Implies drawing near to God results in reciprocation rather than rejection, which contrasts with Lamentations 4:16.

James 4:8: Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

States that God will never leave nor forsake His followers, differing from the theme of divine rejection in Lamentations.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in this verse might arise from the idea that God's punishment or rejection seems harsh and unforgiving. On one hand, God is often depicted as merciful and loving, but in this context, there is a sense of severe judgment and abandonment. This can feel inconsistent with the view of a compassionate deity.

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