Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 2:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 2:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 2:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is asking why the people keep changing their ways and trying to rely on different countries for help. He says they will feel embarrassed about trusting Egypt, just like they felt embarrassed about trusting Assyria.

Jeremiah 2:36: Why gaddest thou about so much to change thy way? thou also shalt be ashamed of Egypt, as thou wast ashamed of Assyria.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." - Jeremiah 2:36 implies reliance on diverse gods or political alliances for security, whereas this verse advises complete trust in the Lord alone.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 121:1-2

"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth." - Jeremiah 2:36 suggests seeking help elsewhere, while this passage emphasizes relying solely on the Lord for help.

Psalm 121:1-2: [A Song of degrees.] I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. [I will...: or, Shall I lift up mine eyes to the hills? whence should my help come?]

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

"Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!" - Jeremiah 2:36 discusses seeking aid beyond the Lord, conflicting with the warning against trusting in earthly powers instead of God.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:13

"Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name." - Jeremiah 2:36's implication of turning to other loyalties contradicts this command to remain faithful to God alone.

Deuteronomy 6:13: Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:33

"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." - Jeremiah 2:36, in the context of seeking multiple alliances, contrasts with the directive to prioritize God's kingdom over other considerations.

Matthew 6:33: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:1

"Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin." - Jeremiah 2:36 mentions turning to other sources for support and plans, which is admonished in this verse as rebellion against God.

Isaiah 30:1: Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:
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