Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 16:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 16:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 16:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is telling the people that their ancestors stopped following Him and started worshiping other gods, which made Him very sad because they didn't listen to Him or follow His rules. This is like when you don't listen to your parents and choose to do something wrong, which can make them sad too.

Jeremiah 16:11: Then shalt thou say unto them, Because your fathers have forsaken me, saith the LORD, and have walked after other gods, and have served them, and have worshipped them, and have forsaken me, and have not kept my law;

Contradiction with Exodus 20:5

This verse emphasizes God's judgment on subsequent generations, whereas Jeremiah 16:11 suggests that the current generation suffers because of their ancestors' actions.

Exodus 20:5: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God [am] a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation] of them that hate me;

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse states that individuals are responsible for their own sins, contradicting the idea in Jeremiah 16:11 that the sins of the fathers affect the children.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16

This verse specifies that children should not be punished for their fathers' sins, opposing the notion presented in Jeremiah 16:11.

Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict might arise from the idea that the consequences of turning away from God affect not just the individuals but also their descendants. Some people could find it unfair or inconsistent that future generations are punished for the actions of their ancestors, raising questions about justice and individual responsibility.

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