Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 20:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 20:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 20:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, Pashur was a priest and important leader in God's temple who heard Jeremiah telling people messages from God. Jeremiah was speaking about things God wanted everyone to know, and Pashur found out about it.

Jeremiah 20:1: Now Pashur the son of Immer the priest, who [was] also chief governor in the house of the LORD, heard that Jeremiah prophesied these things.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Contradicts Jeremiah 20:1 as it speaks of plans for peace and prosperity, unlike the imprisonment and conflict encountered by Jeremiah.

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 Matthew 5:39

Contradicts by advocating turning the other cheek, while Jeremiah 20:1 involves confrontation and smiting.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:23

Contradicts as it emphasizes enduring suffering and not retaliating, whereas Jeremiah 20:1 involves direct punishment and conflict.

1 Peter 2:23: Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed [himself] to him that judgeth righteously: [himself: or, his cause]
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