Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 20:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 20:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 20:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, when he was released from being locked up, he told the man who did it that God had given him a new name, "Magormissabib," which means "Fear all around." This was to show that something scary would happen to him.

Jeremiah 20:3: And it came to pass on the morrow, that Pashur brought forth Jeremiah out of the stocks. Then said Jeremiah unto him, The LORD hath not called thy name Pashur, but Magormissabib. [Magormissabib: that is, Fear round about]

Contradiction with Exodus 12:12

This verse describes God's actions against Egypt, showing deliberate punishment, contrasting with Jeremiah 20:3 where Pashur's personal punishment is highlighted.

Exodus 12:12: For I will pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will smite all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I [am] the LORD. [gods: or, princes]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love enemies and bless those who curse you, which contradicts the message of Pashur's punishment in Jeremiah 20:3.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11

States that God has no pleasure in the death of the wicked but prefers they turn from their ways, contrasting with the declaration of punishment found in Jeremiah 20:3.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises believers to leave vengeance to God, which is contrasted by the active punishment on Pashur described in Jeremiah 20:3.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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