Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 42:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 42:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 42:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, the people promised to listen and do whatever God said, whether it was something nice or something hard, because they believed doing so would make things go well for them. They trusted that listening to God was the best choice for a happy life.

Jeremiah 42:6: Whether [it be] good, or whether [it be] evil, we will obey the voice of the LORD our God, to whom we send thee; that it may be well with us, when we obey the voice of the LORD our God.

Contradiction with James 1:6-8

These verses emphasize asking in faith without doubting, contrasting with Jeremiah 42:6, where the people seem to express a conditional commitment depending on the outcome of God's word.

James 1:6-8: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with Numbers 14:9

This verse encourages not rebelling against the Lord, which contrasts with the conditional obedience shown by the people in Jeremiah 42:6.

Numbers 14:9: Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they [are] bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD [is] with us: fear them not. [defence: Heb. shadow]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:26

This verse speaks of those who hear but do not act, contrasting with the intent in Jeremiah 42:6 to listen and obey regardless of outcome.

Matthew 7:26: And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

Advises trust in the Lord without leaning on one’s own understanding, contrasting the conditional obedience in Jeremiah 42:6 with unconditional trust.

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

Contradiction with Luke 6:46

This verse questions why one would call Him Lord but not do what He says, highlighting a potential hypocrisy similar to the people’s conditional obedience in Jeremiah 42:6.

Luke 6:46: And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?

Contradiction with Isaiah 29:13

Mentions people honoring God with lips but having hearts far from Him, which can contrast with the promise of obedience in Jeremiah 42:6 regardless of God’s command.

Isaiah 29:13: Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near [me] with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:
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