Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 17:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 17:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 17:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God should not be scary to him because God is like a helping friend on a bad day. Jeremiah trusts that God will take care of him when things are tough.

Jeremiah 17:17: Be not a terror unto me: thou [art] my hope in the day of evil.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1

While Jeremiah 17:17 speaks of God as a source of fear, Psalm 46:1 describes God as a refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble, indicating comfort and protection rather than fear.

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

Jeremiah 17:17 refers to fear in relation to God, whereas 1 John 4:18 emphasizes that perfect love, which comes from God, casts out fear.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Jeremiah 17:17 suggests a reason to fear, but Isaiah 41:10 offers reassurance against fear, with God promising to strengthen and help.

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 Proverbs 18:10

Jeremiah 17:17 implies fear, while Proverbs 18:10 portrays the name of the Lord as a strong tower, a safe haven from harm.

Proverbs 18:10: The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. [safe: Heb. set aloft]
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