Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 4:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 4:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 4:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God has finished punishing the people of Zion, so they won't be taken away again, but now He will look at the wrong things the people of Edom have done. God will show their mistakes and deal with them.

Lamentations 4:22: The punishment of thine iniquity is accomplished, O daughter of Zion; he will no more carry thee away into captivity: he will visit thine iniquity, O daughter of Edom; he will discover thy sins. [The...: or, Thine iniquity] [discover...: or, carry thee captive for thy sins]

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:2

Says that Jerusalem's warfare is accomplished and her iniquity is pardoned, which contradicts the ending of punishment in Lamentations 4:22.

Isaiah 40:2: Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the LORD'S hand double for all her sins. [comfortably: Heb. to the heart] [warfare: or, appointed time]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 30:11

States that God will not make a full end of Israel, which contradicts the notion of ending punishment in Lamentations 4:22.

Jeremiah 30:11: For I [am] with thee, saith the LORD, to save thee: though I make a full end of all nations whither I have scattered thee, yet will I not make a full end of thee: but I will correct thee in measure, and will not leave thee altogether unpunished.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:30

Promises life to those who repent, suggesting continued consequences, unlike the cessation of punishment in Lamentations 4:22.

Ezekiel 18:30: Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn [yourselves] from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. [yourselves: or, others]

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:17

States their sins and iniquities will be remembered no more, contrasting with the end of punishment concept in Lamentations 4:22.

Hebrews 10:17: And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. [And their: some copies have, Then he said, And their]

Contradiction with Revelation 3:19

Indicates that those God loves, he rebukes and chastens, which suggests ongoing discipline contrary to Lamentations 4:22.

Revelation 3:19: As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in this verse could be the implication of selective punishment and forgiveness. It suggests that one group’s punishment for sins is complete, while another will continue to face consequences. This could raise questions about fairness and the consistency of moral justice.

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