Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 31:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 31:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 31:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God promises that the people will plant grapevines on the hills and enjoy the fruit like regular food. This means they will be happy and have plenty to eat.

Jeremiah 31:5: Thou shalt yet plant vines upon the mountains of Samaria: the planters shall plant, and shall eat [them] as common things. [eat...: Heb. profane them]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:2

Indicates a time to plant and a time for all things, suggesting the temporariness of agricultural efforts, contrasting the promise of planting vineyards.

Ecclesiastes 3:2: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up [that which is] planted; [to be...: Heb. to bear]

Contradiction with Joel 1:10-12

Describes the devastation of vineyards as a symbol of judgment, contrasting the promise of fruitful vineyards in Jeremiah 31:5.

Joel 1:10-12: The field is wasted, the land mourneth; for the corn is wasted: the new wine is dried up, the oil languisheth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:5-6

Depicts God allowing a vineyard to be destroyed as a form of judgment, contrasting with the planting and enjoyment of vineyards in Jeremiah 31:5.

Isaiah 5:5-6: And now go to; I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard: I will take away the hedge thereof, and it shall be eaten up; [and] break down the wall thereof, and it shall be trodden down: [trodden...: Heb. for a treading]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:39

Warns of planting vineyards but not enjoying their fruit due to curses, which contrasts the blessing in Jeremiah 31:5.

Deuteronomy 28:39: Thou shalt plant vineyards, and dress [them], but shalt neither drink [of] the wine, nor gather [the grapes]; for the worms shall eat them.
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