Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 30:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 30:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 30:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is saying that people are upset and hurting because they have done many bad things. Since they kept doing wrong, God allowed these troubles to happen to them.

Jeremiah 30:15: Why criest thou for thine affliction? thy sorrow [is] incurable for the multitude of thine iniquity: [because] thy sins were increased, I have done these things unto thee.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:10

This verse offers comfort and promise of healing and strengthening after suffering, contrasting with the idea of deserved affliction and lack of comfort in Jeremiah 30:15.

1 Peter 5:10: But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle [you].

Contradiction with James 5:14-15

Offers a process for healing and forgiveness through prayer and faith, contrasting with the declaration of incurable pain and personal guilt in Jeremiah 30:15.

James 5:14-15: Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

God promises strength, help, and support to alleviate fear, which contrasts the abandonment implied in Jeremiah 30:15.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Psalm 147:3

God is depicted as healing the brokenhearted and binding up wounds, which contradicts the notion of incurable wounds in Jeremiah 30:15.

Psalm 147:3: He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. [wounds: Heb. griefs]

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Jesus invites those who are weary and burdened to find rest with him, contrasting the enduring suffering mentioned in Jeremiah 30:15.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9

Emphasizes grace and strength in weakness, contradicting the idea that suffering is due to incurable transgressions in Jeremiah 30:15.

2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Paradox #1

Jeremiah 30:15 might be seen as morally inconsistent because it deals with suffering as a just punishment. Some people may feel conflicted about the idea of having to endure pain as a fair consequence when they believe in a compassionate and forgiving God. This can raise questions about justice, mercy, and the nature of divine retribution.

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