Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 26:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 26:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 26:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is warning the people that if they don't listen and behave, their city will be destroyed and become a bad example, just like another place called Shiloh. It's like when a parent warns a child that their favorite toy might go away if they don't take care of it and follow the rules.

Jeremiah 26:6: Then will I make this house like Shiloh, and will make this city a curse to all the nations of the earth.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 26:12-13

These verses present a way to avert the destruction by amending ways and obeying God's voice, suggesting a possibility for redemption.

Jeremiah 26:12-13: Then spake Jeremiah unto all the princes and to all the people, saying, The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that ye have heard.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:3-7

Contradicts the finality of destruction in Jeremiah 26:6 by promising that dwelling in the land is possible through amendment of ways and obedience.

Jeremiah 7:3-7: Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, Amend your ways and your doings, and I will cause you to dwell in this place.

Contradiction with Jonah 3:10

Contradicts the irreversible consequence of destruction by showing God's readiness to relent if people turn from evil, as with Nineveh.

Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:21-23

These verses contradict by highlighting that if the wicked turn from their sins, they will live and not die, suggesting a chance of redemption contrary to inevitable destruction.

Ezekiel 18:21-23: But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

Contradiction with Exodus 32:14

Contradicts the notion of inevitable destruction by explaining how God changed His mind about the planned disaster against His people when Moses interceded.

Exodus 32:14: And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.

Paradox #1

Jeremiah 26:6 warns of destruction if the people do not listen. A contradiction might arise if considering the idea of punishment; someone might question whether it is fair to destroy a whole city because of some people's actions, raising issues about collective punishment and individual responsibility. However, these sorts of issues depend on interpretations of justice and divine will.

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