Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 34:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 34:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 34:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is telling that King Zedekiah and his leaders will be given to their enemies. These enemies, including the king from Babylon, will capture them because they did not listen to God.

Jeremiah 34:21: And Zedekiah king of Judah and his princes will I give into the hand of their enemies, and into the hand of them that seek their life, and into the hand of the king of Babylon's army, which are gone up from you.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

Jeremiah 34:21 speaks of punishment for the king of Judah and his officials, while Romans 13:1 states that all authorities are established by God, implying their legitimacy and protection, not punishment.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:1

Jeremiah 34:21 suggests that the king's fate is under threat from external forces, whereas Proverbs 21:1 indicates that the king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, suggesting divine control over his actions and outcomes.

Proverbs 21:1: The king's heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:2

Jeremiah 34:21 involves impending punishment on a king, while 1 Timothy 2:2 encourages prayers for kings and those in authority to lead a peaceful life, suggesting a more positive view of rulers.

1 Timothy 2:2: For kings, and [for] all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. [authority: or, eminent place]

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Jeremiah 34:21 implies negative outcomes for the king, but Romans 8:28 suggests that all things work together for good, even bad situations, contrasting with the direct threat in Jeremiah.

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.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Jeremiah 34:21 foretells deliverance into enemy hands, contradicting Isaiah 41:10, where God promises to uphold and protect, not abandon to enemies.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jeremiah 34:21 predicts retribution for the king's actions, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love enemies and pray for persecutors, offering a perspective of compassion rather than punishment.

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 1 Samuel 2:7

Jeremiah 34:21 aligns with the idea of a fall, but 1 Samuel 2:7 states God brings down and lifts up, offering a possibility of redemption which is not mentioned in the context of Jeremiah.

1 Samuel 2:7: The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.
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