Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 41:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 41:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 41:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, the ten men asked Ishmael not to hurt them because they had hidden food in the fields. Ishmael listened and didn't harm them because they promised to share their treasures.

Jeremiah 41:8: But ten men were found among them that said unto Ishmael, Slay us not: for we have treasures in the field, of wheat, and of barley, and of oil, and of honey. So he forbare, and slew them not among their brethren.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse contradicts Jeremiah 41:8 by suggesting that one should not resist evil but rather turn the other cheek, implying non-resistance to wrongdoing, whereas Jeremiah 41:8 involves negotiation to avoid death.

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.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in Jeremiah 41:8 might be seen in how violence or deceit are present in the story, raising questions about justice and ethical actions. The passage could create tension between survival instincts and moral integrity, prompting readers to think about the complexities of human actions in difficult situations.

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