Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 42:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 42:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 42:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is telling the people of Judah not to go to Egypt. He is warning them very clearly because He cares about them and wants them to listen.

Jeremiah 42:19: The LORD hath said concerning you, O ye remnant of Judah; Go ye not into Egypt: know certainly that I have admonished you this day. [admonished...: Heb. testified against you]

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:2

This verse highlights the Israelites' reliance on Egypt for help, contrary to the warning in Jeremiah 42:19 against going there, suggesting trust shouldn't be placed in Egypt.

Isaiah 30:2: That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt!

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:16

Here, God commands that the king should not lead people back to Egypt, which aligns with the prohibition in Jeremiah 42:19, reinforcing the idea that returning to Egypt is against God's will.

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 Ezekiel 17:15

This verse criticizes seeking aid from Egypt, contradicting the safety Israelites might seek by going to Egypt as warned against in Jeremiah 42:19.

Ezekiel 17:15: But he rebelled against him in sending his ambassadors into Egypt, that they might give him horses and much people. Shall he prosper? shall he escape that doeth such [things]? or shall he break the covenant, and be delivered?

Contradiction with Exodus 14:13

The command to not fear and see the salvation of the Lord contrasts with the implied lack of faith in God's provision by contemplating a return to Egypt, as challenged in Jeremiah 42:19.

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]
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