Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 43:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 43:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 43:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, God spoke to him while he was in a place called Tahpanhes. God wanted to tell Jeremiah something important to share with others.

Jeremiah 43:8: Then came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah in Tahpanhes, saying,

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Jeremiah 29:11 speaks of God's plans to prosper His people and not to harm them, offering hope and a future, which may contrast with the ominous instructions given to Jeremiah in Jeremiah 43:8.

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 Psalm 121:7

Psalm 121:7 assures that the Lord will keep one from all harm, which contrasts with the potential harm implied in the surrounding context of Jeremiah 43:8.

Psalm 121:7: The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse promises fearlessness and divine strength, while Jeremiah 43:8 precedes a section that involves prophecy of distress and divine judgment.

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 Matthew 11:28

In this verse, Jesus invites the weary to find rest, which seems contradictory to the turmoil associated with the prophecies following Jeremiah 43:8.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

This verse suggests that all things work together for good for those who love God, in contrast to the negative prophecy context that follows Jeremiah 43:8.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
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