Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 38:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 38:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 38:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, this verse tells about a time when the women left in the king's house will be taken by the enemy. These women will say that the king's friends tricked him, causing him to get stuck and fail.

Jeremiah 38:22: And, behold, all the women that are left in the king of Judah's house [shall be] brought forth to the king of Babylon's princes, and those [women] shall say, Thy friends have set thee on, and have prevailed against thee: thy feet are sunk in the mire, [and] they are turned away back. [Thy friends: Heb. Men of thy peace]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Encourages trusting in the Lord, whereas Jeremiah 38:22 mentions being deceived by trusted friends.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Advises turning the other cheek and showing forgiveness, contradicting the betrayal and mockery described in Jeremiah 38:22.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Offers reassurance and strength from God against fear, contrasting with the fear and taunting in Jeremiah 38:22.

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 John 15:13

Speaks of the greatest love being laying down one's life for friends, contrary to the betrayal by friends mentioned in Jeremiah 38:22.

John 15:13: Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Contradiction with Romans 12:21

Encourages overcoming evil with good, unlike the backstabbing and mockery in Jeremiah 38:22.

Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
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