Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 18:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 18:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 18:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, some people were planning to say mean things about him and not listen to him because they thought they knew better. They wanted to ignore his warnings even though he was trying to help them with God's message.

Jeremiah 18:18: Then said they, Come, and let us devise devices against Jeremiah; for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet. Come, and let us smite him with the tongue, and let us not give heed to any of his words. [with...: or, for the tongue]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse says to love your enemies, which contradicts the intention of Jeremiah 18:18 where there is a plot to harm Jeremiah.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

It instructs against repaying evil with evil, conflicting with the conspiratorial plans against Jeremiah.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

This verse calls for seeking good for everyone, which contradicts the intent of causing harm as described in Jeremiah 18:18.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29

Advises against saying "I will repay evil," opposing the intent to harm in Jeremiah 18:18.

Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

Contradiction with Luke 6:28

Teaches to bless those who curse, contrasting the malevolent plotting against Jeremiah.

Luke 6:28: Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

Paradox #1

Jeremiah 18:18 can show a contradiction because the people plan to harm Jeremiah, a prophet, despite knowing he speaks God's messages. This conflicts with following God's will and treating messengers with respect.

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