Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 2:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 2:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 2:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is saying that when people do bad things and forget about Him, those bad choices will teach them lessons. It is like when you touch something hot even after being warned, and then realize it hurts, helping you understand why listening to God is important.

Jeremiah 2:19: Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy backslidings shall reprove thee: know therefore and see that [it is] an evil [thing] and bitter, that thou hast forsaken the LORD thy God, and that my fear [is] not in thee, saith the Lord GOD of hosts.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22

This verse speaks of the enduring mercy and compassion of the Lord, which can be seen as contradictory to the theme of punishment and consequences found in Jeremiah 2:19.

Lamentations 3:22: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.

Contradiction with John 3:16

This verse emphasizes God's love and the promise of eternal life, contrasting with the idea of reproof and correction found in Jeremiah 2:19.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Romans 8:1

States that there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, which conflicts with the notion of punishment for evil as described in Jeremiah 2:19.

Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Contradiction with Psalm 103:10

This verse mentions that God does not deal with us according to our sins, conflicting with the warning of retribution in Jeremiah 2:19.

Psalm 103:10: He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11

Highlights God's desire for repentance rather than punishment, which can oppose the warning of consequences for wickedness in Jeremiah 2:19.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Paradox #1

Jeremiah 2:19 might be seen as having a contradiction or inconsistency because it suggests that the people's suffering is a consequence of their own wrongdoing and turning away from God. This could be viewed as conflicting because it implies a cause-and-effect relationship between sin and hardship, yet in reality, good and faithful individuals also face difficulties without any clear wrongdoing. This might seem unfair or contradictory to the idea of a just and merciful God if everyone, regardless of their actions, experiences similar hardships.

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