Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 1:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 1:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 1:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is telling the people that armies from the north will come to Jerusalem and cause trouble because the people did not listen to Him. This verse is a warning that something bad will happen if they don't pay attention to what God is saying.

Jeremiah 1:15: For, lo, I will call all the families of the kingdoms of the north, saith the LORD; and they shall come, and they shall set every one his throne at the entering of the gates of Jerusalem, and against all the walls thereof round about, and against all the cities of Judah.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse describes nations converting their weapons into farming tools and living in peace, which contradicts the gathering of nations for war against Jerusalem in Jeremiah 1:15.

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

This verse highlights the blessing of peacemakers, which runs counter to the idea of warring nations in Jeremiah 1:15.

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

Contradiction with John 14:27

This verse promises peace from Jesus, differing with the notion of impending war by external nations in Jeremiah 1:15.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

Similar to Isaiah 2:4, this verse also speaks to the transition from warfare to peace, contradicting the hostile gathering of nations around Jerusalem in Jeremiah 1:15.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with James 3:18

This verse promotes peace and righteousness, contrasting with the aggression and judgment described in Jeremiah 1:15.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

Paradox #1

Jeremiah 1:15 mentions certain nations coming from the north to attack Jerusalem. Historically, some people find inconsistencies in identifying these nations, as the actual invaders like the Babylonians were more from the east, even though they invaded from the north due to the geography. This creates a potential contradiction about the direction of the threat.

Paradox #2

In Jeremiah 1:15, the verse talks about nations coming against Jerusalem as part of a divine plan. A potential contradiction could arise from the idea of God orchestrating or allowing destruction and suffering as something predetermined. This could conflict with the belief in a benevolent and loving deity, raising questions about the justice and mercy of such actions.

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