Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 22:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 22:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 22:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, God was speaking to the people when they were doing well, but they didn't listen. This means that even when life was good, they ignored God's voice, and they have been doing this since they were young.

Jeremiah 22:21: I spake unto thee in thy prosperity; [but] thou saidst, I will not hear. This [hath been] thy manner from thy youth, that thou obeyedst not my voice. [prosperity: Heb. prosperities]

Contradiction with Proverbs 1:24

Jeremiah 22:21 says God spoke in prosperity but was not heard, while here, despite rejecting God's call, the consequences are detailed.

Proverbs 1:24: Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;

Contradiction with Isaiah 65:12

Contradicts Jeremiah 22:21 as people choose not to heed God's call, highlighting predetermined doom for disobedience.

Isaiah 65:12: Therefore will I number you to the sword, and ye shall all bow down to the slaughter: because when I called, ye did not answer; when I spake, ye did not hear; but did evil before mine eyes, and did choose [that] wherein I delighted not.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 3:27

Illustrates a contrast to Jeremiah 22:21, indicating those willing to hear will listen, while others will face consequences.

Ezekiel 3:27: But when I speak with thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; He that heareth, let him hear; and he that forbeareth, let him forbear: for they [are] a rebellious house.

Contradiction with Zechariah 7:11-13

Jeremiah 22:21 notes not listening in prosperity, but this passage attributes refusal to a hardened heart against God.

Zechariah 7:11-13: But they refused to hearken, and pulled away the shoulder, and stopped their ears, that they should not hear. [pulled...: Heb. they gave a backsliding shoulder] [stopped: Heb. made heavy]

Contradiction with Matthew 23:37

Contradicts as it reflects the willingness of God to gather them, yet they were not willing, emphasizing continuous rejection.

Matthew 23:37: O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, [thou] that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under [her] wings, and ye would not!

Contradiction with John 5:40

Highlights a contradiction with Jeremiah 22:21, showing an offer of life that's refused by choice, not due to prosperity.

John 5:40: And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.

Contradiction with Acts 7:51

Presents a contradiction by specifying resistance to the Holy Spirit, rather than the context of prosperity in Jeremiah 22:21.

Acts 7:51: Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers [did], so [do] ye.
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