Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 32:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 32:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 32:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, the city is being attacked by enemies called the Chaldeans, just like God said it would happen because of fighting, hunger, and sickness. The people can see this happening just like Jeremiah warned them.

Jeremiah 32:24: Behold the mounts, they are come unto the city to take it; and the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans, that fight against it, because of the sword, and of the famine, and of the pestilence: and what thou hast spoken is come to pass; and, behold, thou seest [it]. [mounts: or, engines of shot]

Contradiction with Psalm 91:7

This verse speaks of protection and safety, which contradicts the destruction and calamity looming over the city in Jeremiah 32:24.

Psalm 91:7: A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; [but] it shall not come nigh thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

It states that no weapon formed shall prosper, contrasting with the siege and devastation in Jeremiah 32:24.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Promises plans for prosperity and not harm, contradictory to the impending disaster in Jeremiah 32:24.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

Suggests asking and receiving, while Jeremiah 32:24 depicts a situation where the inevitability of disaster cannot be mitigated by requests.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Asserts that all things work together for good for those who love God, conflicting with the dire situation in Jeremiah 32:24.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
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