Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 16:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 16:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 16:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is telling the people that He will stop all the happy sounds, like laughing and weddings, in their land because something sad is going to happen. This is a way of warning them about difficult times ahead.

Jeremiah 16:9: For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will cause to cease out of this place in your eyes, and in your days, the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 33:11

While Jeremiah 16:9 speaks of ending the sounds of joy and gladness, Jeremiah 33:11 mentions the return of the voice of joy and gladness as a sign of restoration.

Jeremiah 33:11: The voice of joy, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the voice of them that shall say, Praise the LORD of hosts: for the LORD [is] good; for his mercy [endureth] for ever: [and] of them that shall bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the LORD. For I will cause to return the captivity of the land, as at the first, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Isaiah 65:19

Jeremiah 16:9 indicates the cessation of sounds of mirth, but Isaiah 65:19 speaks of rejoicing and the absence of weeping in Jerusalem, highlighting a future of joy.

Isaiah 65:19: And I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in my people: and the voice of weeping shall be no more heard in her, nor the voice of crying.

Contradiction with Revelation 19:7

In contrast to the removal of the voice of the bridegroom and bride in Jeremiah 16:9, Revelation 19:7 calls for rejoicing at the marriage of the Lamb, emphasizing celebration.

Revelation 19:7: Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.

Contradiction with John 16:22

While Jeremiah 16:9 talks about taking away the voice of joy, John 16:22 assures that joy will return and no one will take it away.

John 16:22: And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

Contradiction with Psalm 126:5-6

These verses mention that those who sow in tears will reap with joy, which contrasts with Jeremiah 16:9's depiction of joy being removed.

Psalm 126:5-6: They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. [joy: or, singing]

Paradox #1

Jeremiah 16:9 discusses God ending celebrations, which can seem to contradict the idea of God as a source of joy and blessings in other parts of the Bible. This creates a tension between God punishing people and God wanting them to be happy.

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