Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 40:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 40:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 40:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, he decided to stay in a place called Mizpah to work with the Chaldeans who were coming, while telling others to collect food and live safely in their towns. He wanted to make sure everyone was taken care of during a difficult time.

Jeremiah 40:10: As for me, behold, I will dwell at Mizpah to serve the Chaldeans, which will come unto us: but ye, gather ye wine, and summer fruits, and oil, and put [them] in your vessels, and dwell in your cities that ye have taken. [to serve: Heb. to stand before]

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Jeremiah 40:10 suggests a dwelling of peace and submission under Gedaliah, while Isaiah 2:4 speaks of turning swords into plowshares symbolizing a future time beyond current conflicts.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Jeremiah 40:10 implies maintaining defensive readiness, whereas Matthew 5:39 promotes non-resistance to evil, advising to turn the other cheek.

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 Romans 12:17

Jeremiah 40:10 encourages a guarded coexistence, yet Romans 12:17 advises to "recompense to no man evil for evil" advocating for peace and forgiveness over vigilance.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Jeremiah 40:10 depicts readiness and earthly occupation, contrasting with Proverbs' suggestion that feeding and offering drink to your enemy would heap coals of fire on his head, urging benevolent action over cautious preparation.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
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