Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 13:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 13:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 13:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, God is telling the king and queen to be humble and sit down because they will lose their special power and fancy crowns. It's a reminder that they aren't more important than others and should listen to God.

Jeremiah 13:18: Say unto the king and to the queen, Humble yourselves, sit down: for your principalities shall come down, [even] the crown of your glory. [principalities: or, head tires]

Contradiction with Proverbs 8:15

This verse suggests that by wisdom, kings reign, indicating a positive view of rulership, contrasting with Jeremiah 13:18, which speaks of humiliation for the king and queen.

Proverbs 8:15: By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

This verse advises submission to governing authorities as they are established by God, which contradicts the notion of the leadership's downfall presented in Jeremiah 13:18.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with Daniel 2:21

It states that God sets up kings, which might be seen as contradicting the idea of their downfall and humiliation as a divine act in Jeremiah 13:18.

Daniel 2:21: And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:23

This verse states rebellion is as sinful as witchcraft, and stubbornness as idolatry, which suggests leaders should be obeyed, contrasting the repercussions faced by the king and queen in Jeremiah 13:18.

1 Samuel 15:23: For rebellion [is as] the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness [is as] iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from [being] king. [witchcraft: Heb. divination]
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