Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 13:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 13:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 13:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is telling the people that He will show everyone their wrongdoings so they will be embarrassed. It's like when someone gets caught doing something bad and everyone can see it.

Jeremiah 13:26: Therefore will I discover thy skirts upon thy face, that thy shame may appear.

Contradiction with Isaiah 61:7

Instead of shame and dishonor, this verse promises a double portion of inheritance and everlasting joy, contrasting with the exposure and shame described in Jeremiah 13:26.

Isaiah 61:7: For your shame [ye shall have] double; and [for] confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them.

Contradiction with Psalm 25:2-3

The psalmist expresses trust in God and believes they will not suffer shame, which contradicts the exposure of shame in Jeremiah 13:26.

Psalm 25:2-3: O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.

Contradiction with Romans 10:11

This verse states that whoever believes in Christ will not be ashamed, in contrast to the shame mentioned in Jeremiah 13:26.

Romans 10:11: For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:6

It promises that those who believe in Christ will not be confounded or ashamed, opposing the shame foretold in Jeremiah 13:26.

1 Peter 2:6: Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.

Contradiction with Joel 2:26-27

These verses state that God's people shall never again be put to shame, which directly contradicts the shame described in Jeremiah 13:26.

Joel 2:26-27: And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed.

Paradox #1

This verse describes a form of public humiliation as a consequence for wrongdoing. The contradiction could be that it seems to conflict with the ideas of forgiveness, compassion, and privacy. People might see a tension between promoting punishment through shame and the values of mercy and understanding.

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