Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 11:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 11:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 11:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, the people of Judah had so many different gods that there was one for every city, and they put up lots of altars in the streets to worship a false god called Baal instead of the one true God. This was not good because God wanted them to worship only Him.

Jeremiah 11:13: For [according to] the number of thy cities were thy gods, O Judah; and [according to] the number of the streets of Jerusalem have ye set up altars to [that] shameful thing, [even] altars to burn incense unto Baal. [shameful...: Heb. shame]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse commands that there should be no other gods before the Lord, contradicting the multitude of gods mentioned in Jeremiah 11:13.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:5

This verse states there is no God beside the Lord, opposing the presence of numerous gods in Jeremiah 11:13.

Isaiah 45:5: I [am] the LORD, and [there is] none else, [there is] no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:4

This verse declares the oneness of God, conflicting with Jeremiah 11:13 which acknowledges many gods according to the number of cities.

Deuteronomy 6:4: Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God [is] one LORD:

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency might stem from the context of ancient Israelite practices versus the monotheistic beliefs promoted in the Bible. This verse talks about the Israelites having as many gods as they have cities, which could contradict the idea of Israel as a monotheistic society worshipping only Yahweh. It highlights a period when idolatry was common among the Israelites, conflicting with later religious reforms that emphasized monotheism.

Paradox #2

The contradiction or conflict in Jeremiah 11:13 could be seen in the tension between the worship of many gods and the commitment to one true God. This might create conflict in understanding faithfulness and devotion, as the verse criticizes the practice of idolatry.

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