Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 31:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 31:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 31:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God wants everyone, even those far away, to know that just like a shepherd takes care of his sheep, He will bring the people of Israel back together and take care of them. This shows God's love and promise to look after His people.

Jeremiah 31:10: Hear the word of the LORD, O ye nations, and declare [it] in the isles afar off, and say, He that scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him, as a shepherd [doth] his flock.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:17

This verse states that all nations are as nothing and less than nothing, which contradicts Jeremiah 31:10's focus on the importance and gathering of nations.

Isaiah 40:17: All nations before him [are] as nothing; and they are counted to him less than nothing, and vanity.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Jesus says He was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel, contradicting the idea of Jeremiah 31:10 that emphasizes the importance of scattered nations.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35

Peter declares that God shows no favoritism and accepts those from every nation, which contrasts with Jeremiah 31:10's emphasis on the people of Israel.

Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Psalm 147:19-20

God shows His word and statutes only to Jacob and Israel, suggesting exclusivity rather than the inclusive message in Jeremiah 31:10.

Psalm 147:19-20: He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel. [his word: Heb. his words]

Contradiction with Amos 3:2

God says to Israel, "You only have I known of all the families of the earth," focusing solely on Israel in contrast to the more global perspective of Jeremiah 31:10.

Amos 3:2: You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities. [punish: Heb. visit upon]
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