Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 5:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 5:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 5:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Lamentations, the people are asking God to see and remember the bad things happening to them. They want God to notice how sad and upset they are.

Lamentations 5:1: Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Whereas Lamentations 5:1 speaks to God remembering the affliction and plight of His people, Isaiah 41:10 offers reassurance not to fear, as God strengthens and helps.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:7

Lamentations 5:1 highlights a plea to God to recognize suffering, while 1 Peter 5:7 encourages believers to cast their anxiety on God, emphasizing His care.

1 Peter 5:7: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Lamentations 5:1 is a cry for acknowledgment of hardship, yet Romans 8:28 proclaims all things work together for good for those who love God.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1

While Lamentations 5:1 calls upon God to remember affliction, Psalm 23:1 declares the Lord is a shepherd, suggesting continual provision and lack of want.

Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Lamentations 5:1 requests God’s attention amidst suffering, contradicting Jeremiah 29:11 where God declares a plan for prosperity and hope.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Lamentations 5:1 reflects a plea for God’s remembrance of hardship, in contrast with Matthew 11:28 which invites the weary to find rest in Christ.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

In Lamentations 5:1, there's a need for God’s recognition of distress, whereas Philippians 4:19 reassures that God will meet all needs according to His riches.

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