Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 5:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 5:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 5:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Lamentations, Jeremiah, the people are very sad because they have to pay money for water and wood, which used to be free. This shows how tough and unfair their lives have become.

Lamentations 5:4: We have drunken our water for money; our wood is sold unto us. [is...: Heb. cometh for price]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:1

This verse offers water freely, contradicting the purchase in Lamentations 5:4.

Isaiah 55:1: Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

Contradiction with John 4:14

Jesus promises everlasting water, contradicting the scarcity in Lamentations 5:4.

John 4:14: But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.

Contradiction with Revelation 21:6

Offers water of life freely, in contrast to water being bought.

Revelation 21:6: And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1

Depicts the Lord as a shepherd providing needs, contradicting the need to purchase water.

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