Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5
This verse states, "Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD." It contradicts Lamentations 5:6 by warning against relying on human support rather than trusting in God.
Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:16
This verse advises against returning to Egypt or relying on them, "But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses." This discourages the idea of reliance on Egypt mentioned in Lamentations 5:6.
Deuteronomy 17:16: But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way.
Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1
The verse warns, "Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!" It contradicts Lamentations 5:6 by specifically advising against seeking Egyptian aid.
Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!
Contradiction with Isaiah 30:2
This verse criticizes those "That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt." It opposes seeking help from Egypt, as done in Lamentations 5:6.
Isaiah 30:2: That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt!
Contradiction with Psalm 118:8-9
These verses declare, "It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes." This contradicts Lamentations 5:6's notion of seeking aid from other nations.
Psalm 118:8-9: [It is] better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Paradox #1
The verse mentions seeking help from Egypt and Assyria, which can be seen as contradictory because, in other parts of the Bible, trusting foreign nations instead of God is often criticized. Seeking alliances with such nations may reflect a lack of faith in God's power and provision.
Paradox #2
Lamentations 5:6 talks about seeking help from other nations, which might seem contradictory to the value of relying on God instead of foreign powers. This could be seen as inconsistent with teachings about faith and dependence on divine rather than human aid.