Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 15:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 15:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 15:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, he is saying that because the people did not listen to God, no one will feel sorry for them or care about how they are doing. It's like when someone doesn't follow the rules, and then others don't feel bad when they face the consequences.

Jeremiah 15:5: For who shall have pity upon thee, O Jerusalem? or who shall bemoan thee? or who shall go aside to ask how thou doest? [how...: Heb. of thy peace?]

Contradiction with Psalm 103:13

This verse speaks of the compassion of a father towards his children, demonstrating compassion contrary to the lack expressed in Jeremiah 15:5.

Psalm 103:13: Like as a father pitieth [his] children, [so] the LORD pitieth them that fear him.

Contradiction with Isaiah 49:15

This verse highlights God's unfailing compassion and care, unlike the neglect alluded to in Jeremiah 15:5.

Isaiah 49:15: Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. [that...: Heb. from having compassion]

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22

This verse mentions the Lord's mercies and compassion which do not cease, as opposed to the absence of mourning for Jerusalem in Jeremiah 15:5.

Lamentations 3:22: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:4

This verse says, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted," suggesting comfort in mourning, which is the opposite of the scenario described in Jeremiah 15:5.

Matthew 5:4: Blessed [are] they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Contradiction with Zechariah 12:10

This verse speaks of God's promise to pour out a spirit of grace and supplication, contrasting with the lack of pity in Jeremiah 15:5.

Zechariah 12:10: And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for [his] only [son], and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for [his] firstborn.

Paradox #1

Jeremiah 15:5 could be seen as morally inconsistent because it talks about a lack of compassion or pity from others, while other parts of the Bible often emphasize the importance of showing love and compassion to everyone, including those in trouble or despair. This contrast might be confusing or seem contradictory to some readers.

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