Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 31:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 31:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 31:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, God is telling His people that when they were in a tough and scary place, He was kind to them and helped them rest and feel safe. God showed His love to the people of Israel when they needed Him the most.

Jeremiah 31:2: Thus saith the LORD, The people [which were] left of the sword found grace in the wilderness; [even] Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:15

While Jeremiah 31:2 speaks of finding grace and rest, this verse talks about curses coming upon those who disobey the voice of the Lord, highlighting punishment instead of grace.

Deuteronomy 28:15: But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee:

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:30

Contradicts the idea of rest and grace in Jeremiah 31:2 by emphasizing that individuals must repent to avoid iniquity and punishment.

Ezekiel 18:30: Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn [yourselves] from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. [yourselves: or, others]

Contradiction with Isaiah 57:21

This verse states, "There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked," contradicting the idea of grace and rest for all in Jeremiah 31:2 by denying peace to the wicked.

Isaiah 57:21: [There is] no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:33

Contradicts Jeremiah 31:2 by stating that "the curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked," while Jeremiah suggests finding grace.

Proverbs 3:33: The curse of the LORD [is] in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:17

Speaks of lacking peace and forgetting prosperity, in contrast to the rest and grace found by the people in Jeremiah 31:2.

Lamentations 3:17: And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity. [prosperity: Heb. good]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:13-14

Describes a narrow path leading to life, contrasting with the broad grace and rest suggested in Jeremiah 31:2 by implying few actually find it.

Matthew 7:13-14: Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [strait: or, narrow]

Contradiction with Romans 2:8-9

These verses contradict Jeremiah 31:2 by highlighting tribulation and anguish for those who do evil, rather than grace and rest.

Romans 2:8-9: But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
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