Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 13:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 13:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 13:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, God is telling people to listen carefully and not to be too proud, because God is speaking and wants them to hear His important message.

Jeremiah 13:15: Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD hath spoken.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:7

This verse advises not to be wise in one's own eyes, promoting fear of the Lord, which aligns and does not directly contradict Jeremiah 13:15.

Proverbs 3:7: Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

This verse encourages humility, not self-pride, which is similar to the message of Jeremiah 13:15 about not being proud.

Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:12

This verse warns of a day against the proud and lofty, consistent with Jeremiah 13:15's warning to avoid pride.

Isaiah 2:12: For the day of the LORD of hosts [shall be] upon every [one that is] proud and lofty, and upon every [one that is] lifted up; and he shall be brought low:

Contradiction with James 4:6

This verse states that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, reinforcing rather than contradicting Jeremiah 13:15.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

This verse teaches that pride leads to destruction, which is a consistent theme with Jeremiah 13:15's message against pride.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
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