Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 10:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 10:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 10:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, there's a loud noise coming from the north, and it will make the cities of Judah empty and full of scary creatures like dragons. This means something bad is about to happen, which will leave everything quiet and in ruins.

Jeremiah 10:22: Behold, the noise of the bruit is come, and a great commotion out of the north country, to make the cities of Judah desolate, [and] a den of dragons.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of a future where nations no longer learn war, contradicting the destruction coming from the north.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

This verse declares that no weapon formed against God's people will prosper, which contradicts the desolation mentioned.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse conveys plans for peace and prosperity for Judah, contradicting the notion of devastation.

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 Psalm 37:9

This verse promises that evil doers will be cut off, conflicting with the impending threat from the north.

Psalm 37:9: For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse reassures that God is with His people and will strengthen them, which contrasts with impending desolation.

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.
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