Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 1:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 1:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 1:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God told him that something bad was going to come from the north and affect everyone in the land. It was like a warning from God to be prepared for what was coming.

Jeremiah 1:14: Then the LORD said unto me, Out of the north an evil shall break forth upon all the inhabitants of the land. [shall...: Heb. shall be opened]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:12

This verse speaks of God hastening His word to perform it, which implies a positive fulfillment rather than the negative calamity mentioned in Jeremiah 1:14.

Jeremiah 1:12: Then said the LORD unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

It speaks of God's plans for peace and not evil, which contradicts the impending destruction from the north described in Jeremiah 1:14.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse promises God's support and deliverance, contradicting the notion of destruction and evil coming from the north.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:10

It assures no evil will befall thee, contrary to the disaster from the north prophesied in Jeremiah 1:14.

Psalm 91:10: There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:14

Promises healing and forgiveness for the land, opposing the disaster and calamity mentioned in Jeremiah 1:14.

2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. [which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called]

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Declares all things work together for good for those who love God, contrasting with the impending disaster from the north.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
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