Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 4:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 4:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 4:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, the author of the book, it's sometimes better to die quickly in battle than to suffer slowly from hunger. He explains that being hungry makes people very weak and sad because they don’t have enough food to eat.

Lamentations 4:9: [They that be] slain with the sword are better than [they that be] slain with hunger: for these pine away, stricken through for [want of] the fruits of the field. [pine...: Heb. flow out]

Contradiction with Psalm 34:10

This verse suggests that those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing, contrasting with the suffering from hunger depicted in Lamentations 4:9.

Psalm 34:10: The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good [thing].

Contradiction with Matthew 5:6

This verse promises that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be filled, which contradicts the suffering from hunger in Lamentations 4:9.

Matthew 5:6: Blessed [are] they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

This verse states that God will supply all needs, in contrast to the scarcity and suffering in Lamentations 4:9.

Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this verse could stem from the difficult comparison it makes between suffering and death, which might challenge beliefs about the value and sanctity of life. This can create tension for those who uphold the idea that every life is sacred and suffering has meaning or purpose.

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