Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 22:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 22:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 22:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, if the people do what God wants, then there will be good kings, like the ones from the past, who will lead them with strength and keep everyone safe and happy. These kings will come through the gates of the city, showing that everything is good and as it should be.

Jeremiah 22:4: For if ye do this thing indeed, then shall there enter in by the gates of this house kings sitting upon the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, he, and his servants, and his people. [upon...: Heb. for David upon his throne]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 22:5

This verse directly opposes Jeremiah 22:4 by stating that if the commands are not obeyed, the house will become desolate, contradicting the promise of a prosperous reign.

Jeremiah 22:5: But if ye will not hear these words, I swear by myself, saith the LORD, that this house shall become a desolation.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:15

Contradicts Jeremiah 22:4 as it outlines curses rather than blessings for not hearkening unto the voice of the LORD.

Deuteronomy 28:15: But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee:

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:18

Contradicts Jeremiah 22:4 by warning that the people shall cry out because of the king they have chosen, suggesting regret rather than prosperity.

1 Samuel 8:18: And ye shall cry out in that day because of your king which ye shall have chosen you; and the LORD will not hear you in that day.

Contradiction with Amos 9:10

This verse speaks of sinners dying by the sword, contradicting the promise of peace and blessings if the king and his servants obey God's commands in Jeremiah 22:4.

Amos 9:10: All the sinners of my people shall die by the sword, which say, The evil shall not overtake nor prevent us.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:37

Shows Jesus lamenting over Jerusalem's disobedience and impending desolation, contrasting with the conditional promise of prosperity in Jeremiah 22:4.

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 Hosea 13:10-11

Contradicts Jeremiah 22:4 by describing God’s anger at Israel’s request for a king and the consequences of that choice, unlike the conditional blessing stated in Jeremiah.

Hosea 13:10-11: I will be thy king: where [is any other] that may save thee in all thy cities? and thy judges of whom thou saidst, Give me a king and princes? [I will...: rather, Where is thy king?]
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