Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 22:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 22:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 22:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, this means that the person will not be buried nicely like most people, but instead will be thrown away like a donkey. From a Christian point of view, this shows that not living the right way can lead to being treated badly even after they are gone.

Jeremiah 22:19: He shall be buried with the burial of an ass, drawn and cast forth beyond the gates of Jerusalem.

Contradiction with Psalms 23:4

While Jeremiah 22:19 describes a humiliating and dishonorable death, Psalms 23:4 speaks of God's comforting presence even in the face of death, indicating an honorable and peaceful end.

Psalms 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 Hebrews 9:27

Jeremiah 22:19 implies a disgraceful burial, but Hebrews 9:27 emphasizes judgment after death, not focusing on the manner of burial or honor.

Hebrews 9:27: And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:7

Jeremiah 22:19 foresees the burial of a disgraced king, while Proverbs 10:7 states that the memory of the just is blessed, contrasting disgrace with honor.

Proverbs 10:7: The memory of the just [is] blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.

Contradiction with Job 21:26

Jeremiah 22:19 depicts a shameful death, whereas Job 21:26 notes that both the wicked and the good ultimately lie in the dust, indicating a commonality in death over disgrace.

Job 21:26: They shall lie down alike in the dust, and the worms shall cover them.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:10

Jeremiah 22:19 portrays a humiliating burial, yet Ecclesiastes 8:10 depicts even the wicked being given honor in death, presenting a contrast in the treatment of the unrighteous.

Ecclesiastes 8:10: And so I saw the wicked buried, who had come and gone from the place of the holy, and they were forgotten in the city where they had so done: this [is] also vanity.

Paradox #1

Jeremiah 22:19 could be seen as morally harsh because it describes a disgraceful end for a person, which might conflict with the broader biblical themes of forgiveness and redemption. Some might see a contradiction between this harsh judgment and the idea of a merciful and forgiving God.

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