Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 42:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 42:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 42:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, God had told the people what to do, but they didn't listen to Him or follow any of His instructions. Jeremiah is telling them that they have disobeyed God's messages sent through him.

Jeremiah 42:21: And [now] I have this day declared [it] to you; but ye have not obeyed the voice of the LORD your God, nor any [thing] for the which he hath sent me unto you.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse encourages trust in the Lord with all your heart, which contrasts with disobeying God's command as highlighted in Jeremiah 42:21.

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

Contradiction with James 1:22

This verse emphasizes the importance of being doers of the word, not hearers only, implying disobedience to God's word as seen in Jeremiah 42:21.

James 1:22: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

This verse indicates that not everyone who calls on the Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven, but those who do His will, contradicting the people's failure to obey God's command in Jeremiah 42:21.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with John 14:15

This verse states "If ye love me, keep my commandments," contradicting the disobedience to God's instructions expressed in Jeremiah 42:21.

John 14:15: If ye love me, keep my commandments.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:8

This verse highlights Abraham's obedience by faith, which contrasts with the disobedience shown in Jeremiah 42:21.

Hebrews 11:8: By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:1

This verse promises blessings for obedience to God's commands, which is contrary to the disobedience depicted in Jeremiah 42:21.

Deuteronomy 28:1: And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe [and] to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

This verse emphasizes that obedience is better than sacrifice, contrasting with the failure to obey God's voice in Jeremiah 42:21.

1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:19

This verse promises that willing and obedient people will eat the good of the land, contrasting with the disobedience in Jeremiah 42:21.

Isaiah 1:19: If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:
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