Contradiction with Psalm 37:25
This verse suggests the righteous are never forsaken, while Jeremiah 29:10 implies a period where God has allowed His people to be exiled.
Psalm 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
Jeremiah 29:10 gives a specific timeline and purpose, whereas this verse emphasizes that God's ways are beyond human understanding, hinting at uncertainty and unpredictability.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1
Suggests that everything is unpredictable and not bound by specific timelines, contradicting the specific 70 years mentioned in Jeremiah 29:10.
Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
Contradiction with Matthew 24:36
This emphasizes that no one knows the time of God's actions, which contradicts the definite time frame given in Jeremiah 29:10.
Matthew 24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:5
Implying that God's actions are supposed to be surprising, whereas Jeremiah 29:10 provides a clear expectation of the future.
Habakkuk 1:5: Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously: for [I] will work a work in your days, [which] ye will not believe, though it be told [you].
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 29:10 talks about God's promise of restoration after a period of exile. A potential contradiction might arise when comparing this promise with instances where God is depicted as unchanging or where other texts suggest different timelines or outcomes for Israel's future. Such inconsistencies could challenge interpretations of prophecy and God's plan.
Paradox #2
Jeremiah 29:10 talks about a promise of restoration after 70 years. Some people see a conflict because other parts of the Bible mention different timeframes or outcomes for the people of Israel, such as immediate judgment or different periods of exile. This can seem inconsistent with the specific 70-year promise.
Paradox #3
The contradiction related to this verse involves the timeline of the Babylonian exile. The verse mentions a specific period of 70 years. However, historical records and different biblical interpretations suggest varying lengths for the exile, with some evidence pointing to a shorter duration. This discrepancy between the stated and actual historical duration can be seen as an inconsistency.
Paradox #4
Jeremiah 29:10 mentions a specific time period of 70 years for a prophecy about exile. A potential contradiction or inconsistency arises when comparing this period with other biblical and historical accounts. Different texts might suggest varying lengths for the exile or ways to calculate the 70 years, creating a conflict in interpretation or timeline.