Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 42:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 42:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 42:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, if people say they will not stay in the land and do not listen to God, they might be making a choice that goes against what God wants for them. It's like if your parents ask you to do something important and you decide not to listen, there might be consequences.

Jeremiah 42:13: But if ye say, We will not dwell in this land, neither obey the voice of the LORD your God,

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

This verse condemns those going down to Egypt for help and not depending on God, contrasting the reliance expressed in Jeremiah 42:13.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

Advises trust in the Lord and not leaning on personal understanding, opposed to the fear-driven decision in Jeremiah 42:13.

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

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:16

Warns against returning to Egypt, which the people contemplated in Jeremiah 42:13, showing a contradiction in direction.

Deuteronomy 17:16: But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:13

Encourages to not fear and stand still to see God's salvation, contradicts the fear leading the people to want to return to Egypt in Jeremiah 42:13.

Exodus 14:13: And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. [for the...: or, for whereas ye have seen the Egyptians to day]

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:1-2

Speaks against making plans without divine guidance, unlike the desire to move to Egypt expressed in Jeremiah 42:13.

Isaiah 30:1-2: Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:
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