Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 37:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 37:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 37:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Jeremiah, this verse tells us that Jeremiah, a prophet, was put in a dark and scary place, like a jail, for a long time. Christians often see this as a reminder that sometimes good people go through tough times, but they should keep trusting God.

Jeremiah 37:16: When Jeremiah was entered into the dungeon, and into the cabins, and Jeremiah had remained there many days; [cabins: or, cells]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:8

Proverbs states that the righteous is delivered out of trouble, but Jeremiah, a prophet, experiences imprisonment and trouble.

Proverbs 11:8: The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.

Contradiction with Psalm 34:19

This verse says many are the afflictions of the righteous, yet the Lord delivers them, whereas Jeremiah suffers imprisonment in Jeremiah 37:16.

Psalm 34:19: Many [are] the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:38

This verse praises those who wandered in deserts and caves, yet Jeremiah, a faithful prophet, is imprisoned within a dungeon.

Hebrews 11:38: (Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and [in] mountains, and [in] dens and caves of the earth.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:19

God promises Jeremiah that he will be delivered from his enemies, yet in Jeremiah 37:16, he is not delivered from imprisonment.

Jeremiah 1:19: And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee; for I [am] with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver thee.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:21

Proverbs claims no harm befalls the righteous, whereas Jeremiah, a righteous prophet, faces imprisonment.

Proverbs 12:21: There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
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