Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 29:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 29:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 29:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is telling the people that if they do wrong things, they will face many troubles like being hungry, getting sick, and having to leave their homes. He wants them to learn and be good, so they don't have to go through these hard times.

Jeremiah 29:18: And I will persecute them with the sword, with the famine, and with the pestilence, and will deliver them to be removed to all the kingdoms of the earth, to be a curse, and an astonishment, and an hissing, and a reproach, among all the nations whither I have driven them: [to be a curse: Heb. for a curse]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse speaks of God's plans for peace and a hopeful future, which contrasts with the calamity described in Jeremiah 29:18.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:10

This verse promises God's steadfast love and peace, contradicting the wrath and chasing promised in Jeremiah 29:18.

Isaiah 54:10: For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.

Contradiction with Psalm 103:8-10

Describes God's nature as merciful and gracious, slow to anger, which contradicts the destruction and pursuit of judgment seen in Jeremiah 29:18.

Psalm 103:8-10: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-33

Highlights God's compassion and unwillingness to afflict willingly, contrasting with the tone of destruction in Jeremiah 29:18.

Lamentations 3:31-33: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32

Stresses that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, encouraging repentance, which contradicts the pursuit and punishment in Jeremiah 29:18.

Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]

Paradox #1

Jeremiah 29:18 talks about God bringing severe punishment to those who disobey Him. Some people see a conflict between this view of a vengeful God and the New Testament teachings about God's love, forgiveness, and mercy through Jesus. This contrast can be seen as a theological inconsistency between the Old and New Testament depictions of God's character.

Paradox #2

The contradiction or inconsistency could involve the differing perspectives on events and consequences described in the Book of Jeremiah compared to other historical accounts from the same period. This might include different interpretations of the Babylonian exile or the conditions experienced by the people of Judah.

Paradox #3

The contradiction could be the conflict between the idea of a loving, forgiving God and the harsh judgment and punishment described. It may be difficult to reconcile how a benevolent deity could inflict suffering, suggesting a tension between divine justice and mercy.

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