Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 13:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 13:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 13:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God asked him to wear a special belt to teach people a lesson. It showed how close God wanted to be with his people, just like a belt is close to our body.

Jeremiah 13:2: So I got a girdle according to the word of the LORD, and put [it] on my loins.

Contradiction with Genesis 1:31

This verse states that everything God made was very good, contradicting the notion of a symbolic act of corruption in Jeremiah 13:2.

Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]

Contradiction with Proverbs 4:7

Advocates for obtaining wisdom, whereas Jeremiah 13:2 demonstrates an act following a direct and arguably unwise command.

Proverbs 4:7: Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1

Suggests there is a time for every purpose, conflicting with the urgency of Jeremiah 13:2’s symbolic act.

Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Indicates all things work together for good to those who love God, which contrasts Jeremiah 13:2’s illustration of impending doom.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with James 1:5

Encourages seeking wisdom from God, differing from the uncritical compliance displayed in Jeremiah 13:2.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
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