Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 19:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 19:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 19:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is saying that He will make the city and its people like a place called Tophet, which means they will be punished and sad because they didn't listen to Him. It's like if a place becomes very messy and unhappy because of bad choices.

Jeremiah 19:12: Thus will I do unto this place, saith the LORD, and to the inhabitants thereof, and [even] make this city as Tophet:

Contradiction with Genesis 9:15

While Jeremiah 19:12 speaks of destruction, Genesis 9:15 emphasizes the promise of preservation through God's covenant with Noah.

Genesis 9:15: And I will remember my covenant, which [is] between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7

This verse suggests that the Lord will show mercy and pardon when people turn to Him, contrasting with the unyielding punishment described in Jeremiah 19:12.

Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]

Contradiction with Jonah 3:10

In Jonah, God relents from the intended disaster after the people of Nineveh repent, which contrasts with the definitive judgment in Jeremiah 19:12.

Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.

Contradiction with Psalm 103:8

This verse highlights God's compassion and mercy, which might be seen as opposing the harsh judgment stated in Jeremiah 19:12.

Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:14

This verse speaks about forgiveness, contrasting with the judgment and lack of reprieve implied in Jeremiah 19:12.

Matthew 6:14: For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
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