Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 34:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 34:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 34:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God saw that the important people and the priests who promised to do what was right didn't keep their promises. They made a special agreement with God by walking between pieces of a calf, but they didn't keep their word.

Jeremiah 34:19: The princes of Judah, and the princes of Jerusalem, the eunuchs, and the priests, and all the people of the land, which passed between the parts of the calf;

Contradiction with Jeremiah 33:17

This verse contradicts Jeremiah 34:19 by promising a continual line of Davidic kings, implying stability and continuity rather than the judgment and removal of leaders indicated in Jeremiah 34:19.

Jeremiah 33:17: For thus saith the LORD; David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel; [David...: Heb. There shall not be cut off from David]

Contradiction with Isaiah 9:7

It speaks of an unending government and peace under a Davidic ruler, contrasting with the consequences faced by those in Jeremiah 34:19.

Isaiah 9:7: Of the increase of [his] government and peace [there shall be] no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 37:25

Describes the permanence of the Davidic kingdom and priesthood, which opposes the message of leadership downfall found in Jeremiah 34:19.

Ezekiel 37:25: And they shall dwell in the land that I have given unto Jacob my servant, wherein your fathers have dwelt; and they shall dwell therein, [even] they, and their children, and their children's children for ever: and my servant David [shall be] their prince for ever.

Contradiction with Psalm 89:4

Promises the establishment of the descendants of David forever, conflicting with the theme of punishment and removal in Jeremiah 34:19.

Psalm 89:4: Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 2:4

Mentions the promise of an enduring dynasty if the descendants of David walk faithfully, in contrast to the disobedience and resulting judgment seen in Jeremiah 34:19.

1 Kings 2:4: That the LORD may continue his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee (said he) a man on the throne of Israel. [fail...: Heb. be cut off from thee from the throne]
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