Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 22:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 22:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 22:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, people from many countries will walk by the city and ask each other why God has allowed such bad things to happen to this big city. They are surprised and want to know what caused it to be in such a sad state.

Jeremiah 22:8: And many nations shall pass by this city, and they shall say every man to his neighbour, Wherefore hath the LORD done thus unto this great city?

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Jeremiah 29:11 speaks of plans for peace and a hopeful future, which contrasts with the destruction and desolation implied in Jeremiah 22:8.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:12

This verse describes going out with joy and peace, which contradicts the image of destruction and questioning from Jeremiah 22:8.

Isaiah 55:12: For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap [their] hands.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

Describes walking through the darkest valley with no fear, which contrasts with the despair suggested in Jeremiah 22:8.

Psalm 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 Romans 8:28

Talks about all things working together for good, which seems to oppose the ruin and questioning in Jeremiah 22:8.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Revelation 21:4

Speaks of a future with no more death or sorrow, which contrasts with the implied mourning and desolation in Jeremiah 22:8.

Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
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