Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 2:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 2:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 2:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is saying that the people are like a wild donkey running free and doing whatever they want. They don't listen to Him, and those who try to change their minds have a hard time because they are so stubborn.

Jeremiah 2:24: A wild ass used to the wilderness, [that] snuffeth up the wind at her pleasure; in her occasion who can turn her away? all they that seek her will not weary themselves; in her month they shall find her. [A wild...: or, O wild ass, etc] [used: Heb. taught] [her pleasure: Heb. the desire of her heart] [turn...: or, reverse it?]

Contradiction with Genesis 1:26

This verse describes humans having dominion over animals, contradicting the imagery of wild freedom in Jeremiah 2:24.

Genesis 1:26: And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

Contradiction with Job 12:7-10

This passage speaks of animals being under God's control and conveying His wisdom, contrasting the unrestrained behavior depicted in Jeremiah 2:24.

Job 12:7-10: But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee:

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

These verses encourage trusting in the Lord and relying on His guidance, opposing the willful path chosen by the creature in Jeremiah 2:24.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in Jeremiah 2:24 could stem from the imagery used, which may be seen as harsh or crude. Some readers might find the language uncomfortable or inappropriate for conveying a moral or religious lesson. The verse uses a metaphor that could be seen as inconsistent with the tone of guidance or compassion found elsewhere in biblical teachings.

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