Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 31:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 31:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 31:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is saying that one day the people in Judah will come back to their home, and they will say nice things about God blessing their land. It's like God promising to make their home a good and special place again.

Jeremiah 31:23: Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; As yet they shall use this speech in the land of Judah and in the cities thereof, when I shall bring again their captivity; The LORD bless thee, O habitation of justice, [and] mountain of holiness.

Contradiction with Psalm 7:11

While Jeremiah 31:23 speaks of God restoring fortune and blessing, Psalm 7:11 depicts God as angry with the wicked every day, suggesting ongoing judgment rather than restoration.

Psalm 7:11: God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry [with the wicked] every day. [judgeth...: or, is a righteous judge]

Contradiction with Psalm 50:3

Jeremiah 31:23 speaks of peace and prosperity, but Psalm 50:3 portrays God as consuming fire, indicating His approach to judgment rather than blessing.

Psalm 50:3: Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him.

Contradiction with Isaiah 57:21

Jeremiah 31:23 talks about peace to the dwellings of the righteous, but Isaiah 57:21 states there is no peace for the wicked, implying a lack of universal peace.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 48:22

Similarly, Isaiah 48:22 highlights that there is no peace for the wicked, whereas Jeremiah 31:23 suggests peace is restored.

Isaiah 48:22: [There is] no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked.

Contradiction with Revelation 16:1

While Jeremiah 31:23 announces blessing, Revelation 16:1 describes God's wrath being poured out on the earth.

Revelation 16:1: And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Jesus says He did not come to bring peace but a sword, which contrasts with the peace mentioned in Jeremiah 31:23.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
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