Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 10:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 10:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 10:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is telling people to pack up their belongings and be ready to leave their home because something big is going to happen. It's like when you have to get ready to move to a new place.

Jeremiah 10:17: Gather up thy wares out of the land, O inhabitant of the fortress. [inhabitant: Heb. inhabitress]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse advises not to worry about tomorrow, while Jeremiah 10:17 suggests preparing for an impending siege and exile, indicating a focus on planning for the future.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against taking revenge and letting God handle judgment, whereas Jeremiah 10:17 implies taking immediate defensive action against imminent danger.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse teaches to turn the other cheek and not resist an evil person, contradicting the call in Jeremiah 10:17 for readiness to face an enemy.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:7

This verse encourages casting all cares on God for He cares for you, contrasting with the call to bear burdens and prepare in Jeremiah 10:17.

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

Contradiction with Luke 12:22

This verse advises not to worry about life and material matters, conflicting with Jeremiah 10:17's implication of concern and preparation for material hardship.

Luke 12:22: And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
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