Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 38:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 38:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 38:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, the bad guys put God's messenger, Jeremiah, into a deep, muddy hole with no water because they didn't like what he was saying. This shows that sometimes people who tell the truth can be treated unfairly, but God is always with them.

Jeremiah 38:6: Then took they Jeremiah, and cast him into the dungeon of Malchiah the son of Hammelech, that [was] in the court of the prison: and they let down Jeremiah with cords. And in the dungeon [there was] no water, but mire: so Jeremiah sunk in the mire. [of Hammelech: or, of the king]

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:10

Proverbs 18:10 states that "The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe," which contradicts the situation in Jeremiah 38:6 where Jeremiah is not physically safe and is cast into a dungeon.

Proverbs 18:10: The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. [safe: Heb. set aloft]

Contradiction with Psalm 91:14-15

Psalm 91:14-15 promises deliverance and honor for those who love God, which contrasts with Jeremiah's experience of being persecuted despite his faithfulness.

Psalm 91:14-15: Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:6

Hebrews 13:6 states, "The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me," seeming to contradict Jeremiah's dire predicament where he is harmed by others.

Hebrews 13:6: So that we may boldly say, The Lord [is] my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Isaiah 41:10 assures that God will strengthen and help His followers, contrasting with Jeremiah's situation in the cistern where he appears helpless.

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 28:20

Matthew 28:20 promises that Jesus is with His followers always, yet Jeremiah is cast into isolation, seemingly forsaken in the dungeon.

Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Romans 8:28 asserts that all things work together for good to those who love God, which contradicts the apparent immediate harm experienced by Jeremiah in the pit.

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.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in that verse might arise from the act of punishing or harming someone for speaking the truth. This creates tension between upholding personal integrity by being honest and the negative consequences of telling the truth, which can appear unjust or morally problematic.

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