Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 20:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 20:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 20:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, he didn't want to talk about God anymore, but God's message felt like a fire inside him, and he couldn't keep it to himself. Even when he tried to be quiet, he just had to share it because it was too important.

Jeremiah 20:9: Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But [his word] was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not [stay].

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Encourages not to quench the Spirit, contrasting with Jeremiah's initial desire to stop speaking.

1 Thessalonians 5:19: Quench not the Spirit.

Contradiction with Jonah 1:3

Jonah attempts to flee from God's message, similar to Jeremiah's struggle with speaking God's word.

Jonah 1:3: But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.

Contradiction with Exodus 4:13

Moses initially refuses God's command, reflecting Jeremiah's reluctance to continue proclaiming God's word.

Exodus 4:13: And he said, O my Lord, send, I pray thee, by the hand [of him whom] thou wilt send. [wilt: or, shouldest]

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

"We ought to obey God rather than men" contradicts Jeremiah's fear of speaking due to opposition.

Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:4

Elijah wishes to quit his prophetic mission, similar to Jeremiah's moment of internal conflict.

1 Kings 19:4: But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I [am] not better than my fathers. [for himself: Heb. for his life]
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.