Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 25:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 25:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 25:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is warning the leaders (like shepherds looking after sheep) that sad times are coming, and they will feel very upset, like when a favorite toy is broken. They are being told that they will face some tough times and need to be ready for it.

Jeremiah 25:34: Howl, ye shepherds, and cry; and wallow yourselves [in the ashes], ye principal of the flock: for the days of your slaughter and of your dispersions are accomplished; and ye shall fall like a pleasant vessel. [the days...: Heb. your days for slaughter] [a pleasant...: Heb. a vessel of desire]

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1

The verse describes the Lord as a shepherd providing care, while Jeremiah 25:34 refers to shepherds who are to wail and lament due to destruction.

Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contradiction with John 10:11

Jesus identifies as the good shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep, contrasting with the distress of shepherds in Jeremiah 25:34.

John 10:11: I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 34:11-12

God promises to search for His sheep and care for them, highlighting care versus the call for mourning in Jeremiah 25:34.

Ezekiel 34:11-12: For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, [even] I, will both search my sheep, and seek them out.

Paradox #1

The potential moral conflict in Jeremiah 25:34 could arise from the imagery of devastation and suffering described for shepherds or leaders, which might seem harsh. It could be seen as a contradiction to the idea of a merciful and forgiving deity, as it presents a scenario of punishment. The tension lies in balancing justice with compassion.

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