Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 33:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 33:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 33:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is the one who made everything and put it all together, and His special name is the LORD. This means God is powerful and in charge of everything.

Jeremiah 33:2: Thus saith the LORD the maker thereof, the LORD that formed it, to establish it; the LORD [is] his name; [the LORD is: or, JEHOVAH, etc]

Contradiction with Genesis 1:1

Genesis 1:1 speaks to God creating the heavens and the earth, emphasizing creation, while Jeremiah 33:2 also references God's role as a creator but in the context of His promises and strength in restoration. This might seem contradictory if considering different aspects of creation versus restoration.

Genesis 1:1: In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

Isaiah 45:7 states that God creates peace and evil, highlighting control over both positive and destructive forces, while Jeremiah 33:2 emphasizes God's creative power without mention of evil.

Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].

Contradiction with Jonah 3:10

Jonah 3:10 discusses God relenting from sending calamity when people repent, which might be seen as inconsistent with the unchanging nature of God’s decisions in creation mentioned in Jeremiah 33:2.

Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.

Contradiction with James 1:13

James 1:13 describes God as unable to be tempted by evil and not tempting anyone, whereas Jeremiah 33:2 does not address this aspect, focusing instead on His creative power.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29

1 Samuel 15:29 insists that God does not change His mind, yet Jeremiah 33:2 illustrates God’s steadfastness and trustworthiness but doesn't speak directly to His immutability regarding decisions.

1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]
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