Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 19:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 19:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 19:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, God was upset because the people were worshiping other gods on their rooftops. As a result, their houses would become dirty and broken like a place called Tophet.

Jeremiah 19:13: And the houses of Jerusalem, and the houses of the kings of Judah, shall be defiled as the place of Tophet, because of all the houses upon whose roofs they have burned incense unto all the host of heaven, and have poured out drink offerings unto other gods.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 21:13

This verse suggests the complete destruction of Jerusalem, contradicting the suggestion of mere desolation in Jeremiah 19:13.

2 Kings 21:13: And I will stretch over Jerusalem the line of Samaria, and the plummet of the house of Ahab: and I will wipe Jerusalem as [a man] wipeth a dish, wiping [it], and turning [it] upside down. [wiping...: Heb. he wipeth and turneth it upon the face thereof]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:28

Here, God promises to rebuild and replant, contradicting the intention to destroy as described in Jeremiah 19:13.

Jeremiah 31:28: And it shall come to pass, [that] like as I have watched over them, to pluck up, and to break down, and to throw down, and to destroy, and to afflict; so will I watch over them, to build, and to plant, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Isaiah 65:21

This verse speaks of people building and inhabiting houses, contradicting the desolation of houses as mentioned in Jeremiah 19:13.

Isaiah 65:21: And they shall build houses, and inhabit [them]; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 36:33-36

These verses promise the restoration and inhabitation of desolate lands, which contradicts the enduring desolation described in Jeremiah 19:13.

Ezekiel 36:33-36: Thus saith the Lord GOD; In the day that I shall have cleansed you from all your iniquities I will also cause [you] to dwell in the cities, and the wastes shall be builded.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 33:10-11

This passage foretells the sounds of joy returning to desolate places, contrasting with Jeremiah 19:13's vision of desolation.

Jeremiah 33:10-11: Thus saith the LORD; Again there shall be heard in this place, which ye say [shall be] desolate without man and without beast, [even] in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem, that are desolate, without man, and without inhabitant, and without beast,
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.