Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 14:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 14:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 14:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, we admit, dear God, that we have done wrong things, and even our parents did too, because we have all done things that upset you. Jeremiah helps us understand that it's important to say sorry to God when we make mistakes.

Jeremiah 14:20: We acknowledge, O LORD, our wickedness, [and] the iniquity of our fathers: for we have sinned against thee.

Contradiction with 1 John 1:9

This verse offers assurance of forgiveness and cleansing from all unrighteousness if we confess our sins, whereas Jeremiah 14:20 acknowledges sin and iniquity with an implication of continued punishment.

1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Contradiction with Psalm 103:12

This verse states that God removes our transgressions as far as the east is from the west, suggesting complete forgiveness, while Jeremiah 14:20 acknowledges ongoing guilt and consequences for sins.

Psalm 103:12: As far as the east is from the west, [so] far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

Contradiction with Isaiah 43:25

God declares He will blot out transgressions for His own sake and will not remember sins, in contrast to Jeremiah 14:20, where there is an acknowledgment of sin without immediate assurance of forgiveness.

Isaiah 43:25: I, [even] I, [am] he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.

Contradiction with Micah 7:19

This verse assures that God will cast all sins into the depths of the sea, providing a strong message of forgiveness contrary to the continued confession of sins in Jeremiah 14:20.

Micah 7:19: He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.

Contradiction with Romans 8:1

Promises no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, suggesting liberation from guilt, unlike Jeremiah 14:20, where there's an admittance of sin that implies ongoing guilt.

Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
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