Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 32:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 32:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 32:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is very wise and powerful and sees everything people do. He makes sure everyone gets what they deserve based on their actions.

Jeremiah 32:19: Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for thine eyes [are] open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings: [work: Heb. doing]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse states that children will not bear the iniquity of their parents, whereas Jeremiah 32:19 implies that the consequences of actions are visited upon children.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Exodus 34:7

States that God punishes children for their parents' sins to the third and fourth generation, while Jeremiah 32:19 suggests recompense according to one’s deeds, without a generational context.

Exodus 34:7: Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear [the guilty]; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth [generation].

Contradiction with Psalm 103:10

Claims that God does not deal with us according to our sins, potentially contradicting Jeremiah 32:19's assurance of recompense.

Psalm 103:10: He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.

Contradiction with Romans 2:6

Reinforces that God gives to each according to their deeds, yet focuses on impartial judgment, which some might see as contradictory if interpreted as collective rather than individual.

Romans 2:6: Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
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