Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 29:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 29:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 29:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God said He would punish a man named Shemaiah for teaching people to disobey Him. Because of this, Shemaiah and his family would miss out on the good things God planned for His people.

Jeremiah 29:32: Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will punish Shemaiah the Nehelamite, and his seed: he shall not have a man to dwell among this people; neither shall he behold the good that I will do for my people, saith the LORD; because he hath taught rebellion against the LORD. [rebellion: Heb. revolt]

Contradiction with James 1:5

Whereas Jeremiah 29:32 speaks of punishment and lack of support from God, James 1:5 emphasizes God’s willingness to give wisdom generously to anyone who asks.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Jonah 3:10

Jeremiah 29:32 deals with inevitable punishment, but Jonah 3:10 highlights how God can change His mind and withhold punishment if people repent.

Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32

Jeremiah 29:32 foretells death, but Ezekiel 18:32 expresses that God takes no pleasure in anyone’s death, implying that He prefers people to repent and live.

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]

Contradiction with 1 John 1:9

Jeremiah 29:32 states the certainty of punishment, while 1 John 1:9 assures believers that if we confess our sins, God will forgive us, contrasting inevitable judgment with the promise of forgiveness.

1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:14

Although Jeremiah 29:32 predicts punishment, 2 Chronicles 7:14 offers hope that divine wrath can be averted if the people humble themselves, pray, seek God's face, and turn from their wicked ways.

2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. [which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called]

Paradox #1

One potential contradiction in Jeremiah 29:32 might be the idea of collective punishment—punishing a person and their descendants for the actions of the individual. This can conflict with the modern belief in individual responsibility, where only the person who does wrong should face consequences.

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