Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 17:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 17:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 17:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, if people do not listen to God and keep the Sabbath special, and if they carry things into the city on that day, God will light a fire at the gates of the city that will burn down the important buildings and cannot be put out. This is like a warning from God to remind people to do what He asks, especially on the Sabbath.

Jeremiah 17:27: But if ye will not hearken unto me to hallow the sabbath day, and not to bear a burden, even entering in at the gates of Jerusalem on the sabbath day; then will I kindle a fire in the gates thereof, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem, and it shall not be quenched.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:8-10

Exodus 20:8-10 commands the observance of the Sabbath day as holy, requiring rest and prohibition of work, which aligns with the warning against doing work on the Sabbath in Jeremiah 17:27.

Exodus 20:8-10: Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:1-8

In Matthew 12:1-8, Jesus defends his disciples for plucking grain on the Sabbath, illustrating a more lenient interpretation of Sabbath laws, contrasting the strict warning of Jeremiah 17:27.

Matthew 12:1-8: At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat.

Contradiction with Mark 2:27

Mark 2:27 states that "The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath," suggesting a prioritization of human need over strict Sabbath observance, which contradicts the strict enforcement in Jeremiah 17:27.

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

Contradiction with Luke 13:14-16

In Luke 13:14-16, Jesus heals on the Sabbath and argues that it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath, which stands in contrast to the strict prohibition of work in Jeremiah 17:27.

Luke 13:14-16: And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.

Paradox #1

Some people note a contradiction between the importance of the Sabbath mentioned in this verse and its observance as described throughout Jewish history. While the verse emphasizes strict observance of the Sabbath, historical records and certain parts of the Bible indicate that Sabbath observance varied and was not always strictly enforced in ancient Israel. This inconsistency between the ideal and historical practice is what some consider a contradiction.

Paradox #2

Jeremiah 17:27 talks about God's warning to punish people for not keeping the Sabbath day holy by resting as commanded. A potential moral conflict could arise when this strict punishment is compared to other biblical teachings of forgiveness and mercy. The contradiction here is between the idea of harsh punishment for not following a specific command and the overall message of compassion that is also found in the Bible.

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