Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 15:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 15:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 15:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is saying that there are so many widows, like grains of sand on the beach, because trouble came suddenly and scared everyone in the city. This means a lot of people lost their families because of a big problem that happened quickly.

Jeremiah 15:8: Their widows are increased to me above the sand of the seas: I have brought upon them against the mother of the young men a spoiler at noonday: I have caused [him] to fall upon it suddenly, and terrors upon the city. [the mother...: or, the mother city a young man spoiling, etc, or, the mother and the young men]

Contradiction with Psalm 37:11

This verse speaks about the meek inheriting the earth and delighting in peace, which contrasts the desolation and woe described in Jeremiah 15:8.

Psalm 37:11: But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:14

This verse promises healing and forgiveness if people turn back to God, contradicting the sense of inevitable doom in Jeremiah 15:8.

2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. [which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Jesus pronounces blessings on the peacemakers, which opposes the theme of destruction and ruin found in Jeremiah 15:8.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

The promise of God’s support and encouragement in Isaiah seems contradictory to the feeling of abandonment in Jeremiah 15:8.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Job 11:18-19

These verses talk about hope and security, which contradicts the fear and calamity described in Jeremiah 15:8.

Job 11:18-19: And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; yea, thou shalt dig [about thee, and] thou shalt take thy rest in safety.

Contradiction with John 14:27

Jesus promises peace to His followers, whereas Jeremiah 15:8 highlights turmoil and distress.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

This verse speaks of all things working for good for those who love God, which stands in contrast to the overwhelming calamity in Jeremiah 15:8.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Romans 15:13

The blessing of joy and peace in believing contradicts the scenario of woe and judgment described in Jeremiah 15:8.

Romans 15:13: Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
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