Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 11:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 11:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 11:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is upset because the people of Israel and Judah did wrong things, like praying to other gods. Because of this, God says something bad will happen to them.

Jeremiah 11:17: For the LORD of hosts, that planted thee, hath pronounced evil against thee, for the evil of the house of Israel and of the house of Judah, which they have done against themselves to provoke me to anger in offering incense unto Baal.

Contradiction with Genesis 17:7

This verse speaks of a perpetual covenant between God and Abraham’s descendants, suggesting everlasting commitment.

Genesis 17:7: And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.

Contradiction with Psalm 105:8-10

These verses talk about God’s everlasting covenant with Abraham for a thousand generations.

Psalm 105:8-10: He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word [which] he commanded to a thousand generations.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:10

This verse states that God's covenant of peace shall not be removed, contrasting with the destruction in Jeremiah.

Isaiah 54:10: For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:9

This verse emphasizes God keeping covenant and mercy with those who love him, highlighting faithfulness.

Deuteronomy 7:9: Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he [is] God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:16

This verse promises an eternal kingdom for David’s lineage, suggesting enduring favor.

2 Samuel 7:16: And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:31-33

These verses speak of a new covenant with the house of Israel, indicating a renewal and continuation rather than destruction.

Jeremiah 31:31-33: Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:

Contradiction with Romans 11:26-27

These verses promise that all Israel will be saved as part of God’s covenant.

Romans 11:26-27: And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:
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