Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 5:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 5:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 5:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Lamentations, Jeremiah, he is saying that the people used to be happy and dance, but now they feel very sad and can't have fun anymore. This happened because they are going through a really hard time.

Lamentations 5:15: The joy of our heart is ceased; our dance is turned into mourning.

Contradiction with Psalm 126:5

Those who sow in tears will reap in joy, suggesting joy is a result of past sorrow, not its absence.

Psalm 126:5: They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. [joy: or, singing]

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:22

A merry heart does good like a medicine, implying that joy can be maintained despite circumstances.

Proverbs 17:22: A merry heart doeth good [like] a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. [like: or, to]

Contradiction with John 16:22

Your heart shall rejoice, and no man takes your joy from you, indicating joy is permanent once given by God.

John 16:22: And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

Contradiction with Isaiah 51:11

Everlasting joy shall be upon their heads, contrasting with the disappearing joy in Lamentations 5:15.

Isaiah 51:11: Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy [shall be] upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; [and] sorrow and mourning shall flee away.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:4

Rejoice in the Lord always, asserting the presence of continual joy even in adversity.

Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Rejoice evermore, suggesting a perpetual state of joy contrary to Lamentations' lament.

1 Thessalonians 5:16: Rejoice evermore.

Contradiction with Romans 15:13

The God of hope fills you with all joy and peace, promising fullness of joy from belief.

Romans 15:13: Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

Contradiction with Nehemiah 8:10

The joy of the LORD is your strength, indicating that divine joy empowers through triumph over hardship.

Nehemiah 8:10: Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for [this] day [is] holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.
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