Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 38:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 38:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 38:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God tells King Zedekiah that if he listens and goes to the leaders of Babylon, he will be safe and the city won't be destroyed. It means that God wants to help them if they follow His advice.

Jeremiah 38:17: Then said Jeremiah unto Zedekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of hosts, the God of Israel; If thou wilt assuredly go forth unto the king of Babylon's princes, then thy soul shall live, and this city shall not be burned with fire; and thou shalt live, and thine house:

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:30

This verse states that there is no wisdom or counsel against the Lord, whereas Jeremiah 38:17 implies that wisdom and counsel could prevail if Zedekiah obeys God's message.

Proverbs 21:30: [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

This verse emphasizes obeying God rather than men, while in Jeremiah 38:17, Zedekiah is advised to obey the counsel given through God's prophet.

Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

This passage explains that God's ways and thoughts are higher than human understanding, potentially contradicting the direct and specific advice given in Jeremiah 38:17.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Nahum 1:7

This verse talks about the Lord being a stronghold in the day of trouble and knowing those who trust in Him, contrasting with the threat of consequences in Jeremiah 38:17 if Zedekiah does not surrender.

Nahum 1:7: The LORD [is] good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. [strong hold: or, strength]
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