Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 22:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 22:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 22:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, people who want to go back to the place they love will not be able to return there. It means sometimes, even if we really want something, it might not happen.

Jeremiah 22:27: But to the land whereunto they desire to return, thither shall they not return. [desire: Heb. lift up their mind]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 24:6

Jeremiah 24:6 promises a return to the land and prosperity, contradicting Jeremiah 22:27 which states they shall not return to the land they long for.

Jeremiah 24:6: For I will set mine eyes upon them for good, and I will bring them again to this land: and I will build them, and not pull [them] down; and I will plant them, and not pluck [them] up.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:14

Jeremiah 29:14 promises a return from captivity and a gathering of His people, while Jeremiah 22:27 indicates they shall not return to their land of desire.

Jeremiah 29:14: And I will be found of you, saith the LORD: and I will turn away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you, saith the LORD; and I will bring you again into the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 37:21

Ezekiel 37:21 speaks of God gathering His people back to their own land, contradicting Jeremiah 22:27 that states they shall not return to that land.

Ezekiel 37:21: And say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will take the children of Israel from among the heathen, whither they be gone, and will gather them on every side, and bring them into their own land:

Contradiction with Amos 9:14

Amos 9:14 promises restoration and return to their land, whereas Jeremiah 22:27 indicates they shall not return there.

Amos 9:14: And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit [them]; and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof; they shall also make gardens, and eat the fruit of them.

Contradiction with Zechariah 8:7-8

Zechariah 8:7-8 portrays God bringing His people back to dwell in Jerusalem, contrasting with the statement in Jeremiah 22:27 that they shall not return to the land.

Zechariah 8:7-8: Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will save my people from the east country, and from the west country; [the west...: Heb. the country of the going down of the sun]

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:12

Isaiah 11:12 promises gathering of exiles, which contradicts Jeremiah 22:27 as it implies no return.

Isaiah 11:12: And he shall set up an ensign for the nations, and shall assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth. [corners: Heb. wings]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 30:3

Deuteronomy 30:3 speaks of God returning His people to the land, contradicting Jeremiah 22:27 which suggests they will not return.

Deuteronomy 30:3: That then the LORD thy God will turn thy captivity, and have compassion upon thee, and will return and gather thee from all the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath scattered thee.
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