Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 25:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 25:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 25:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is telling the leaders who take care of His people, like shepherds take care of sheep, that they are sad because God has taken away the land where they lived and worked. This means God is unhappy with them for not doing their job well.

Jeremiah 25:36: A voice of the cry of the shepherds, and an howling of the principal of the flock, [shall be heard]: for the LORD hath spoiled their pasture.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:31

This verse speaks of noise reaching to the ends of the earth, indicating Lord's controversy with nations, whereas Jeremiah 25:36 focuses on the wailing of shepherds due to desolation, contrasting the global vs. local focus.

Jeremiah 25:31: A noise shall come [even] to the ends of the earth; for the LORD hath a controversy with the nations, he will plead with all flesh; he will give them [that are] wicked to the sword, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with John 10:11

Describes the Good Shepherd giving his life for the sheep, presenting a caring and protective image, in contrast to the destruction and distress of shepherds in Jeremiah 25:36.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1

Portrays the Lord as a shepherd who provides and protects, contradicting the sense of desolation and helplessness of shepherds in Jeremiah 25:36.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:11

Depicts God as a nurturing shepherd, gathering lambs and leading, which contrasts the lamentation and destruction of shepherds described in Jeremiah 25:36.

Isaiah 40:11: He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry [them] in his bosom, [and] shall gently lead those that are with young. [that...: or, that give suck]
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