Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 15:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 15:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 15:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God promises to take care of those who stay loyal to Him, even when times are tough, and to make enemies treat them kindly. This means that even in hard times, God will make sure things turn out okay for His people.

Jeremiah 15:11: The LORD said, Verily it shall be well with thy remnant; verily I will cause the enemy to entreat thee [well] in the time of evil and in the time of affliction. [cause...: or, intreat the enemy for thee]

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-33

These verses express God's compassion and reluctance to cause grief, whereas Jeremiah 15:11 speaks of God bringing affliction and distress as a consequence of actions.

Lamentations 3:31-33: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 15:1

God declares even Moses and Samuel couldn't persuade Him to be favorable towards the people, contradicting the idea of reassurance and provision in Jeremiah 15:11.

Jeremiah 15:1: Then said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, [yet] my mind [could] not [be] toward this people: cast [them] out of my sight, and let them go forth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 57:21

This verse states there is no peace for the wicked, which contrasts with the reassurance of help and prosperity given in Jeremiah 15:11.

Isaiah 57:21: [There is] no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:16

God instructs Jeremiah not to pray for the people, implying a withdrawal of support and mercy, which conflicts with the promise of care in Jeremiah 15:11.

Jeremiah 7:16: Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:30

The focus here is on repentance for life, whereas Jeremiah 15:11 suggests assurance and future prosperity without mention of repentance.

Ezekiel 18:30: Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn [yourselves] from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. [yourselves: or, others]
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