Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 14:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 14:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 14:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God told him about a time when there would be no rain, and people would have a hard time finding food and water. This message was to help people understand that they needed to listen to God and ask for his help.

Jeremiah 14:1: The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the dearth. [the dearth: Heb. the words of the dearths, or, restraints]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Jeremiah 29:11 expresses a message of hope and future prosperity, in contrast to the lament and disaster described in Jeremiah 14:1.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:12

Deuteronomy 28:12 promises rain and blessings for obedience, which contradicts the drought mentioned in Jeremiah 14:1.

Deuteronomy 28:12: The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 17:14

1 Kings 17:14 mentions God's provision and unending supply during a drought, contrasting the dire situation in Jeremiah 14:1.

1 Kings 17:14: For thus saith the LORD God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day [that] the LORD sendeth rain upon the earth. [sendeth: Heb. giveth]

Contradiction with Psalm 37:19

Psalm 37:19 promises abundance during famine, which is in opposition to the desolation of Jeremiah 14:1.

Psalm 37:19: They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 34:26

Ezekiel 34:26 speaks of showers of blessings, directly opposing the drought conditions stated in Jeremiah 14:1.

Ezekiel 34:26: And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessing.
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