Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 2:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 2:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 2:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, this verse asks why God's special people, Israel, are being treated like slaves and losing their good things. It means that even though they are supposed to be free and happy, they are having troubles because they are not following God.

Jeremiah 2:14: [Is] Israel a servant? [is] he a homeborn [slave]? why is he spoiled? [spoiled: Heb. become a spoil?]

Contradiction with Exodus 19:5-6

These verses describe Israel as a treasured nation, God's "peculiar treasure," contrasting with the idea of them being servants or slaves.

Exodus 19:5-6: Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth [is] mine:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:6

Portrays Israel as a holy and special people chosen by God, not as a homeborn slave.

Deuteronomy 7:6: For thou [art] an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that [are] upon the face of the earth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:8-9

Refers to Israel as God's servant but emphasizes chosenness and friendship, contradicting the notion of bondage.

Isaiah 41:8-9: But thou, Israel, [art] my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend.

Contradiction with John 8:34-36

Jesus speaks of freedom from sin, implying that God's people can be free, not slaves.

John 8:34-36: Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.
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