Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 15:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 15:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 15:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is saying that a mom with many kids feels very sad and ashamed because bad things are happening, like danger from enemies. It's like her happy times disappeared too soon, and it's a warning from God.

Jeremiah 15:9: She that hath borne seven languisheth: she hath given up the ghost; her sun is gone down while [it was] yet day: she hath been ashamed and confounded: and the residue of them will I deliver to the sword before their enemies, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 30:5

This verse speaks of weeping enduring for a night but joy coming in the morning, contrasting with the mourning and loss in Jeremiah 15:9.

Psalm 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]

Contradiction with John 16:20

It mentions that sorrow will be turned into joy, which is contrary to the persistent sadness in Jeremiah 15:9.

John 16:20: Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.

Contradiction with Revelation 21:4

Describes a future where there is no more death or sorrow, opposing the demise listed in Jeremiah 15:9.

Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

Talks about renewing strength and not growing weary, in contrast to the weakening and languishing mentioned in Jeremiah 15:9.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:9

States that the light of the righteous rejoices, which conflicts with the depiction of dimming and gloom in Jeremiah 15:9.

Proverbs 13:9: The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. [lamp: or, candle]
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