Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 34:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 34:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 34:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, this verse means that because some people weren't doing what God told them, they would be handed over to their enemies, and when they were no more, the birds and animals would eat them. It's a way of saying that not listening to God can lead to really bad things happening.

Jeremiah 34:20: I will even give them into the hand of their enemies, and into the hand of them that seek their life: and their dead bodies shall be for meat unto the fowls of the heaven, and to the beasts of the earth.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

"Thou shalt not kill" seems contradictory to the divine sanction of death as a punishment in Jeremiah 34:20.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

"Love your enemies" contrasts with the punishment and death described in Jeremiah 34:20.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32

"For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth" contradicts the notion of causing death in Jeremiah 34:20.

Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]

Contradiction with Psalm 145:9

"The LORD is good to all" seems at odds with the punishment and destruction described in Jeremiah 34:20.

Psalm 145:9: The LORD [is] good to all: and his tender mercies [are] over all his works.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:14

"For if ye forgive men their trespasses" contradicts the absence of forgiveness in Jeremiah 34:20.

Matthew 6:14: For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

Contradiction with James 2:13

"For he shall have judgment without mercy" contrasts with Jeremiah 34:20 where mercy is not shown to the condemned.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Paradox #1

This verse could be seen as morally conflicting due to the depiction of divine retribution and punishment. The idea of cruel consequences inflicted by a higher power might conflict with modern views on forgiveness and justice.

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