Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 40:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 40:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 40:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God allowed Jeremiah to choose where he wanted to live after being set free by the captain. He could either stay with Gedaliah, who was now in charge, or go anywhere else he liked, and he was given food and a gift to help him.

Jeremiah 40:5: Now while he was not yet gone back, [he said], Go back also to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon hath made governor over the cities of Judah, and dwell with him among the people: or go wheresoever it seemeth convenient unto thee to go. So the captain of the guard gave him victuals and a reward, and let him go.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:4-7

Contradicts by instructing the exiles to build houses and settle, implying a directive rather than a choice.

Jeremiah 29:4-7: Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, unto all that are carried away captives, whom I have caused to be carried away from Jerusalem unto Babylon;

Contradiction with Jeremiah 24:6

Promises God’s oversight and a directive plan for the people, implying limited personal choice.

Jeremiah 24:6: For I will set mine eyes upon them for good, and I will bring them again to this land: and I will build them, and not pull [them] down; and I will plant them, and not pluck [them] up.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:8

Speaks of Abraham moving by faith, not by personal choice or understanding, which indicates a different decision-making process.

Hebrews 11:8: By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.

Contradiction with Exodus 3:10

God commands Moses to lead people, indicating a direct order, not a choice.

Exodus 3:10: Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt.

Contradiction with Jonah 1:2

God gives Jonah a specific command to go to Nineveh, leaving no room for choice.

Jonah 1:2: Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me.

Contradiction with Acts 16:6-7

Paul is prevented by the Holy Spirit from going to certain areas, removing personal choice.

Acts 16:6-7: Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,
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