Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 41:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 41:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 41:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, Ishmael was a bad guy who put many people he hurt into a big hole that a king named Asa had made long ago. Asa made the hole because he was scared of another king, and Ishmael filled it with the people he hurt.

Jeremiah 41:9: Now the pit wherein Ishmael had cast all the dead bodies of the men, whom he had slain because of Gedaliah, [was] it which Asa the king had made for fear of Baasha king of Israel: [and] Ishmael the son of Nethaniah filled it with [them that were] slain. [because...: or, near Gedaliah: Heb. by the hand, or, by the side of Gedaliah]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Contradicts the act of killing because it states, "Thou shalt not kill."

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts the action of violence with the teaching of "love your enemies."

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:17

This verse advocates for justice and defense of the oppressed, which contradicts the deceit and murder in Jeremiah 41:9.

Isaiah 1:17: Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. [relieve: or, righten]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:31

Advises against envy of violent men, contradicting the violent actions in Jeremiah 41:9.

Proverbs 3:31: Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. [the oppressor: Heb. a man of violence]

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises against personal vengeance, contradicting the retaliatory murder in Jeremiah 41:9.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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