Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 22:22

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

According to Jeremiah, God is saying that bad leaders will be taken away like how wind blows things away, and those who were not true friends will be taken far away too. This will make people feel sorry and embarrassed about the wrong things they have done.

Jeremiah 22:22: The wind shall eat up all thy pastors, and thy lovers shall go into captivity: surely then shalt thou be ashamed and confounded for all thy wickedness.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:14

This verse states that in the multitude of counselors there is safety, which contradicts Jeremiah 22:22 as it suggests safety and guidance from advisors.

Proverbs 11:14: Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:22

This verse indicates that plans fail without counsel, whereas Jeremiah 22:22 suggests that relying on advisors leads to destruction.

Proverbs 15:22: Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

This verse warns against relying on human advisors instead of God, similar to Jeremiah 22:22, but frames reliance on advisors without God's guidance as unwise rather than inevitable destruction.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Contradiction with Psalm 1:1

This verse blesses those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, indirectly contrasting with Jeremiah 22:22’s theme of advisors leading astray by indicating the blessedness of not following ill counsel.

Psalm 1:1: Blessed [is] the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. [ungodly: or, wicked]

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:10

This verse notes only by pride comes contention, suggesting that counsel can resolve issues, in contrast to the result seen in Jeremiah 22:22.

Proverbs 13:10: Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised [is] wisdom.
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