Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 43:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 43:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 43:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, this verse means that when the enemy comes, some people in Egypt will die, some will be captured and taken away, and some will be killed by the sword. It shows that there will be different outcomes for people when bad times come.

Jeremiah 43:11: And when he cometh, he shall smite the land of Egypt, [and deliver] such [as are] for death to death; and such [as are] for captivity to captivity; and such [as are] for the sword to the sword.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse states that God will strengthen and help His people, which contradicts the notion of destruction in Jeremiah 43:11.

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 Psalm 91:10

This verse promises that no evil will befall God’s followers, contradicting the calamity described in Jeremiah 43:11.

Psalm 91:10: There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse speaks of God’s plans for prosperity and hope, contrasting with the punitive measures in Jeremiah 43:11.

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]

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this verse could be seen in the idea of divine punishment, where it’s hard to reconcile a loving and just deity with one that commands or allows destruction. The conflict arises from understanding how such severe actions align with a message of compassion and forgiveness.

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