Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 19:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 19:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 19:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God told him to get a clay jar and bring the wise leaders with him. This was to show and teach them an important lesson from God.

Jeremiah 19:1: Thus saith the LORD, Go and get a potter's earthen bottle, and [take] of the ancients of the people, and of the ancients of the priests;

Contradiction with 1 Kings 6:7

This verse describes how Solomon's temple was built without the sound of a hammer, axe, or any iron tool, focusing on peace and silence, which can contrast with the themes of judgment and breaking in Jeremiah 19:1.

1 Kings 6:7: And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither: so that there was neither hammer nor axe [nor] any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of turning swords into plowshares and not learning war anymore, emphasizing peace, whereas Jeremiah 19:1 is the beginning of a declaration of impending judgment.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Jesus blesses the peacemakers, promoting peace, whereas Jeremiah 19:1 precedes a prophecy involving destruction and judgment.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with John 3:17

This verse highlights Jesus' purpose to save rather than condemn, which differs from the theme of judgment in Jeremiah 19:1.

John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
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