Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 41:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 41:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 41:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, the people were scared because a bad man named Ishmael hurt the leader that the king of Babylon put in charge. They were worried the Chaldeans, who were strong and powerful, would come and be angry with them.

Jeremiah 41:18: Because of the Chaldeans: for they were afraid of them, because Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had slain Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon made governor in the land.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1

This verse speaks of God as a refuge, suggesting trust in divine protection, contrasting with the fear and lack of trust Jeremiah 41:18 describes.

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Encourages not to worry about the future, which contradicts the fear of repercussions and concern for safety expressed in Jeremiah 41:18.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

This verse implies that all things work together for good for those who love God, contradicting the fear and negative anticipation in Jeremiah 41:18.

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.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

Encourages a spirit of power and love instead of fear, which contrasts with the fear expressed in Jeremiah 41:18.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Commands not to fear, as God is with us, which contradicts the fleeing and fear exhibited in Jeremiah 41:18.

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 Philippians 4:6-7

Advises against anxiety, which contradicts the anxiety of facing consequences noted in Jeremiah 41:18.

Philippians 4:6-7: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

Encourages trust in the Lord and not one's understanding, contrasting the fear-based actions shown in Jeremiah 41:18.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
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