Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 42:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 42:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 42:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is warning the people not to go to Egypt because if they do, bad things like fighting, hunger, and sickness will happen to them, and they won't be able to escape. It's like when your parents warn you not to touch something hot, or you could get hurt.

Jeremiah 42:17: So shall it be with all the men that set their faces to go into Egypt to sojourn there; they shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence: and none of them shall remain or escape from the evil that I will bring upon them. [So...: Heb. So shall all the men be]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Contrary to Jeremiah 42:17 which promises destruction for disobedience, Isaiah 41:10 offers assurance of God’s support and strength to His people.

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 Jeremiah 29:11

This verse contradicts Jeremiah 42:17 by offering hope and a future of peace, not destruction as mentioned in Jeremiah 42:17.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Romans 5:8

While Jeremiah 42:17 speaks of perishing due to disobedience, Romans 5:8 highlights God’s love and salvation despite human sinfulness.

Romans 5:8: But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Contradiction with John 3:16

In contrast with the theme of perishing in Jeremiah 42:17, John 3:16 assures eternal life to those who believe in Jesus.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Psalm 34:17

This verse, unlike Jeremiah 42:17, suggests that the righteous will be delivered from troubles rather than perish.

Psalm 34:17: [The righteous] cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
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