Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 26:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 26:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 26:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, he was telling people what God had shown him, that their city would be empty and ruined like an old place called Shiloh. The people didn't like what Jeremiah said and got very angry with him.

Jeremiah 26:9: Why hast thou prophesied in the name of the LORD, saying, This house shall be like Shiloh, and this city shall be desolate without an inhabitant? And all the people were gathered against Jeremiah in the house of the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse, advocating for love and prayer for enemies, contradicts the anger and threat of death in Jeremiah 26:9.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

This verse speaks of the Lord fighting for you, promoting patience, opposed to the immediate threat posed in Jeremiah 26:9.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Emphasizes leaving vengeance to God, which contrasts with the human actions proposed in Jeremiah 26:9.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

Speaks to the effectiveness of a soft answer to turn away wrath, contrasting the violent reaction in Jeremiah 26:9.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
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