Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 33:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 33:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 33:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is saying that when others see how well He takes care of His people, everyone will know how great and loving He is. People will be amazed and very happy when they see the good things He does for them.

Jeremiah 33:9: And it shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and an honour before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do unto them: and they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and for all the prosperity that I procure unto it.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:8

This verse describes how God is willing to relent from calamity if a nation repents, contrasting with the guaranteed establishment and prosperity promised in Jeremiah 33:9.

Jeremiah 18:8: If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 32:28-29

These verses predict the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians, which contradicts the vision of permanent peace and prosperity in Jeremiah 33:9.

Jeremiah 32:28-29: Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the Chaldeans, and into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and he shall take it:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 21:10

Here, God declares His intent to bring disaster upon the city, in contrast to the peace and safety promised in Jeremiah 33:9.

Jeremiah 21:10: For I have set my face against this city for evil, and not for good, saith the LORD: it shall be given into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire.

Contradiction with Lamentations 2:2

God is described as destroying His dwelling place, which contradicts the assurance of prosperity and praise in Jeremiah 33:9.

Lamentations 2:2: The Lord hath swallowed up all the habitations of Jacob, and hath not pitied: he hath thrown down in his wrath the strong holds of the daughter of Judah; he hath brought [them] down to the ground: he hath polluted the kingdom and the princes thereof. [brought...: Heb. made to touch]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 7:25

This verse foretells of destruction and absence of peace, opposing the peace and joy described in Jeremiah 33:9.

Ezekiel 7:25: Destruction cometh; and they shall seek peace, and [there shall be] none. [Destruction: Heb. Cutting off]
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