Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 2:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 2:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 2:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is speaking to all the families of Israel to listen to His message. He wants them to hear what He has to say because it is very important.

Jeremiah 2:4: Hear ye the word of the LORD, O house of Jacob, and all the families of the house of Israel:

Contradiction with John 12:47

Jeremiah 2:4 involves a call for judgment toward Israel, while John 12:47 emphasizes Jesus' mission not to judge the world but to save it.

John 12:47: And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23

Jeremiah 2:4 suggests God's disappointment and judgment, contrary to Ezekiel 18:23 which shows God's preference against the destruction of the wicked, suggesting a desire for repentance instead.

Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

Jeremiah 2:4 opens a passage of judgment, whereas 1 John 4:8 focuses on God being love, highlighting a seemingly different character of God.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Contradiction with James 2:13

Jeremiah 2:4 introduces impending judgment, while James 2:13 highlights mercy as superior to judgment.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Contradiction with Romans 11:32

Jeremiah 2:4 underscores separation due to disobedience, in contrast to Romans 11:32 which declares that God has allowed disobedience so that He may show mercy to all.

Romans 11:32: For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all. [concluded...: or, shut them all up together]
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