Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 42:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 42:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 42:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, the people wanted to go to Egypt because they thought they would be safe there, with no fighting, no loud warning calls, and plenty of food. They believed living there would be a happy place without any troubles.

Jeremiah 42:14: Saying, No; but we will go into the land of Egypt, where we shall see no war, nor hear the sound of the trumpet, nor have hunger of bread; and there will we dwell:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:7

This verse advises seeking peace in the place where God has sent them, contradicting the desire to flee to Egypt for safety.

Jeremiah 29:7: And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:16

This verse warns against returning to Egypt, contradicting the wish to go back to Egypt for refuge and food.

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 Isaiah 31:1

This verse warns against seeking help from Egypt, contrasting with the desire to flee there for safety.

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 Hosea 11:5

This verse declares that they shall not return to Egypt, contradicting the intention to go to Egypt for protection.

Hosea 11:5: He shall not return into the land of Egypt, but the Assyrian shall be his king, because they refused to return.
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