Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 1:9

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According to Jeremiah, God touched his mouth and gave him the power to speak His words. This means that God helped Jeremiah to say the important things God wanted others to hear.

Jeremiah 1:9: Then the LORD put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the LORD said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth.

Contradiction with Exodus 4:10

Moses expresses his inability to speak eloquently, whereas Jeremiah 1:9 depicts God empowering speech.

Exodus 4:10: And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I [am] not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I [am] slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. [eloquent: Heb. a man of words] [heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:20

Jesus tells his disciples that the Spirit of the Father speaks through them, while Jeremiah 1:9 describes the Lord putting His words directly into Jeremiah's mouth.

Matthew 10:20: For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:1-4

Paul emphasizes his reliance not on eloquent words but the Spirit's power, differing from Jeremiah 1:9 where God directly provides words.

1 Corinthians 2:1-4: And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 11:6

Paul admits to being unskilled in speaking, contrasting with Jeremiah’s assurance of God putting words in his mouth.

2 Corinthians 11:6: But though [I be] rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been throughly made manifest among you in all things.

Contradiction with Exodus 6:30

Moses questions his speaking ability, contrasting with God's direct empowerment of Jeremiah with speech in Jeremiah 1:9.

Exodus 6:30: And Moses said before the LORD, Behold, I [am] of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh hearken unto me?
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