Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 22:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 22:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 22:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is saying that when King Jehoiakim dies, people will not be sad or cry for him like they would for someone they love or admire. This means that Jehoiakim did things that made people not care about him.

Jeremiah 22:18: Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah; They shall not lament for him, [saying], Ah my brother! or, Ah sister! they shall not lament for him, [saying], Ah lord! or, Ah his glory!

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:16

This verse attributes long life, riches, and honor as blessings of wisdom, whereas Jeremiah 22:18 foretells a lack of proper mourning for a king, implying a lack of honor.

Proverbs 3:16: Length of days [is] in her right hand; [and] in her left hand riches and honour.

Contradiction with Luke 16:22

Describes a poor man receiving a noble afterlife, indicating honor after death, contrasting with the dishonor after death stated in Jeremiah 22:18.

Luke 16:22: And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 12:7

Mentions that the spirit returns to God, suggesting a form of posthumous honor, contradicting the lack of honor and lamentation in Jeremiah 22:18.

Ecclesiastes 12:7: Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in Jeremiah 22:18 could be seen in the context of how it deals with respect and treatment after death, showing a lack of traditional mourning for a king. This might conflict with the idea of showing honor to leaders or individuals regardless of their actions during life. It raises questions about justice versus respect for the dead.

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