Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 23:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 23:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 23:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, God is warning people that if they do wrong things, they will feel very embarrassed and bad for a long time, and people won't forget it. It's a way of saying that our actions have consequences, and we should try to do what is right.

Jeremiah 23:40: And I will bring an everlasting reproach upon you, and a perpetual shame, which shall not be forgotten.

Contradiction with Psalm 103:9

This verse states that God will not always chide and will not keep His anger forever, while Jeremiah 23:40 speaks of an everlasting reproach.

Psalm 103:9: He will not always chide: neither will he keep [his anger] for ever.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:8

Here it indicates that in a moment of wrath, God hides His face but with everlasting kindness, He will have mercy, contrasting the everlasting reproach mentioned in Jeremiah 23:40.

Isaiah 54:8: In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-32

These verses suggest that the Lord will not cast off forever and will have compassion even after causing grief, which opposes the concept of eternal reproach in Jeremiah 23:40.

Lamentations 3:31-32: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:

Contradiction with Micah 7:18

This verse highlights God's delight in mercy, contrasting Jeremiah 23:40 which indicates an unending reproach.

Micah 7:18: Who [is] a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth [in] mercy.
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