Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 17:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 17:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 17:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, God is telling people to make sure they do not work or do hard tasks on the special rest day called the Sabbath. This is important to keep the day holy and to focus on resting and spending time with God.

Jeremiah 17:21: Thus saith the LORD; Take heed to yourselves, and bear no burden on the sabbath day, nor bring [it] in by the gates of Jerusalem;

Contradiction with Nehemiah 13:19

Nehemiah takes proactive steps to enforce the observance of the Sabbath, aligning with Jeremiah 17:21, rather than contradicting it.

Nehemiah 13:19: And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and [some] of my servants set I at the gates, [that] there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:12

Jesus states it is lawful to do well on the Sabbath, suggesting a focus on mercy over strict rule-following, which may seem contradictory to a strict interpretation of carrying burdens.

Matthew 12:12: How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.

Contradiction with Mark 2:27

Jesus teaches that the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath, implying flexibility in observance for human benefit, which could be seen as conflicting with the strict prohibition in Jeremiah 17:21.

Mark 2:27: And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:

Contradiction with Luke 14:5

Jesus illustrates the importance of compassion and necessity over strict Sabbath rules, which may counter the rigid restrictions implied by Jeremiah 17:21.

Luke 14:5: And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day?

Contradiction with John 5:9-11

Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath and permits him to carry his mat, despite criticism for breaking Sabbath rules, presenting a direct action that contrasts with the directive in Jeremiah 17:21.

John 5:9-11: And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.

Paradox #1

The conflict could arise from balancing religious rules with modern life. The verse commands not to carry burdens on the Sabbath as a form of rest and devotion. Today, some people might find it hard to rest completely due to work or responsibilities, creating a tension between traditional religious practices and everyday obligations.

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