Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 21:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 21:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 21:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, God is saying that He is going to let a bad king take over the city because the people have not been good. The city will be destroyed because they did not listen to God's warnings.

Jeremiah 21:10: For I have set my face against this city for evil, and not for good, saith the LORD: it shall be given into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse emphasizes God's plans for peace and a hopeful future for His people, contrasting with the destruction and calamity suggested in Jeremiah 21:10.

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 Isaiah 41:10

This verse promises God's presence and help, offering comfort and strength, contrary to the impending doom in Jeremiah 21:10.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:10-11

It assures protection from evil and harm, contrasting the message of destruction in Jeremiah 21:10.

Psalm 91:10-11: There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:8

It encourages trust in God's continuous guidance and presence, opposing the message of forsaking in Jeremiah 21:10.

Deuteronomy 31:8: And the LORD, he [it is] that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Declares that all things work for good for those who love God, conflicting with the theme of inevitable disaster in Jeremiah 21:10.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-33

Emphasizes God's compassion and unwillingness to cast off forever, differing from the destruction foretold in Jeremiah 21:10.

Lamentations 3:31-33: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

Expresses confidence in God's protection even in dark times, conflicting with the prophecy of destruction in Jeremiah 21:10.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:10

Describes God's steadfast love and peace covenant, which contradicts the sense of abandonment in Jeremiah 21:10.

Isaiah 54:10: For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.

Contradiction with Nahum 1:7

Declares God as a stronghold in trouble for those who trust in Him, contrasting with the certainty of calamity expressed in Jeremiah 21:10.

Nahum 1:7: The LORD [is] good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. [strong hold: or, strength]

Contradiction with Zephaniah 3:17

Speaks of God’s love and rejoicing over His people, conflicting with the notion of God setting His face against a city for evil in Jeremiah 21:10.

Zephaniah 3:17: The LORD thy God in the midst of thee [is] mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. [rest: Heb. be silent]
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