Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 29:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 29:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 29:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God chose a new priest because the old one isn't there anymore. This priest's job is to keep everyone safe from people who pretend to speak for God when they really don't.

Jeremiah 29:26: The LORD hath made thee priest in the stead of Jehoiada the priest, that ye should be officers in the house of the LORD, for every man [that is] mad, and maketh himself a prophet, that thou shouldest put him in prison, and in the stocks.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Jeremiah 29:26 suggests punishment for wrongdoers, while Matthew 5:39 advises turning the other cheek and not resisting evil, emphasizing forgiveness over retribution.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

Jeremiah 29:26 supports taking action against wrongdoers, whereas Luke 6:27-28 teaches loving your enemies and doing good to those who hate you, promoting love rather than punishment.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Jeremiah 29:26 involves executing judgment, but Romans 12:19 advises leaving vengeance to God and refrains from taking personal revenge.

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 James 1:20

Jeremiah 29:26 implies action against offenders, yet James 1:20 states that human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires, opposing the notion of immediate retribution.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with John 8:7

Jeremiah 29:26 involves setting punishments for wrong actions, while John 8:7 shows Jesus advocating against casting stones unless sinless, urging forgiveness over punishment.

John 8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
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