Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 44:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 44:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 44:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, the people did not want to listen to God's message that he shared with them. They decided to ignore what God was telling them through Jeremiah.

Jeremiah 44:16: [As for] the word that thou hast spoken unto us in the name of the LORD, we will not hearken unto thee.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

Jeremiah 44:16 shows the people's refusal to heed God's message, whereas Exodus 20:3 commands exclusive worship of God.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

Jeremiah 44:16 reflects the people's choice to worship other deities, contradicting Isaiah 42:8 which declares God's intolerance for sharing His glory with idols.

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14

Jeremiah 44:16 involves the people's intention to serve other gods, opposing Deuteronomy 6:14 which warns against following other gods.

Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:21

Jeremiah 44:16 depicts an allegiance to idol worship, conflicting with 1 Corinthians 10:21 which states one cannot partake with God and idols simultaneously.

1 Corinthians 10:21: Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils.

Contradiction with Matthew 4:10

Jeremiah 44:16 presents disobedience to God's word, whereas Matthew 4:10 instructs to worship and serve only God.

Matthew 4:10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:21

Jeremiah 44:16 describes the people's decision to ignore God's message, contrary to Elijah’s challenge in 1 Kings 18:21 to choose between following God or Baal.

1 Kings 18:21: And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD [be] God, follow him: but if Baal, [then] follow him. And the people answered him not a word. [opinions: or, thoughts]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 30:17

Jeremiah 44:16 indicates disloyalty to God, in contrast with Deuteronomy 30:17 which warns against turning away to worship other gods.

Deuteronomy 30:17: But if thine heart turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but shalt be drawn away, and worship other gods, and serve them;
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