Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 2:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 2:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 2:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is reminding the people that He freed them from being in chains before, but they still chose to disobey Him by doing wrong things under trees and on hills. God is sad because, even though He helped them, they turned away from Him and did not keep their promises.

Jeremiah 2:20: For of old time I have broken thy yoke, [and] burst thy bands; and thou saidst, I will not transgress; when upon every high hill and under every green tree thou wanderest, playing the harlot. [transgress: or, serve]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:4

Jeremiah 2:20 suggests Israel's persistent disobedience and rebellion, while Ezekiel 18:4 emphasizes individual responsibility and the possibility of repentance, suggesting a different perspective on punishment and rebellion.

Ezekiel 18:4: Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die.

Contradiction with Exodus 6:7

Jeremiah 2:20 highlights Israel's break from God's yoke and descent into idolatry, whereas Exodus 6:7 emphasizes God's promise to be a deity directly involved with and claiming the Israelites as His people, implying a continued covenant relationship.

Exodus 6:7: And I will take you to me for a people, and I will be to you a God: and ye shall know that I [am] the LORD your God, which bringeth you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

While Jeremiah 2:20 depicts Israel as unable to maintain obedience and loyalty to God, Philippians 4:13 asserts the ability to do all things through Christ, emphasizing empowerment and strength found in faith, contrasting the weakness portrayed in Jeremiah.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in Jeremiah 2:20 could lie in its depiction of God's people breaking free from divine authority but then committing acts considered sinful or idolatrous. This could conflict with the idea of free will versus divine command, where individuals have the autonomy to choose their actions but are judged for using that freedom in ways that stray from religious norms. It highlights a tension between the desire for independence and the expectation of obedience to a higher moral standard.

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