Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 28:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 28:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 28:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is telling the people that He has decided they must be under the rule of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, like wearing a heavy yoke. This means they will have to obey him, and even the animals will be under his control.

Jeremiah 28:14: For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; I have put a yoke of iron upon the neck of all these nations, that they may serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon; and they shall serve him: and I have given him the beasts of the field also.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

While Jeremiah 28:14 speaks of nations serving under a yoke, Isaiah 2:4 suggests a vision of nations living in peace, where swords are turned into plowshares and the yoke of war is disbanded.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28-30

Jesus speaks of his yoke being easy and his burden light, contrasting with the message of servitude and heavy yoke in Jeremiah 28:14.

Matthew 11:28-30: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Acts 15:10

This verse questions putting a yoke on the disciples that neither the ancestors nor they could bear, contradicting the notion of a divinely imposed yoke seen in Jeremiah 28:14.

Acts 15:10: Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?

Contradiction with Galatians 5:1

Encourages standing firm in liberty and not being entangled again in a yoke of bondage, opposing the idea of a imposed servitude found in Jeremiah 28:14.

Galatians 5:1: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Contradiction with Revelation 21:4

Describes a future without pain, crying, or servitude, contrasting with the yoke and burden brought upon nations in Jeremiah 28:14.

Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict could be seen in the idea of imposing forced submission or suffering on people, which might clash with other teachings about kindness, compassion, and respect for freedom and human dignity. This can raise questions about why some are subjected to hardship by divine will while other parts of the text promote love and care.

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