Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 44:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 44:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 44:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, the people were choosing to worship other gods instead of following God, because they thought it made their lives better. They remembered a time when they had everything they needed, but didn't understand that turning away from God was not the right choice.

Jeremiah 44:17: But we will certainly do whatsoever thing goeth forth out of our own mouth, to burn incense unto the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto her, as we have done, we, and our fathers, our kings, and our princes, in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem: for [then] had we plenty of victuals, and were well, and saw no evil. [queen...: or, frame of heaven] [victuals: Heb. bread]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse commands that no other gods should be worshipped, contradicting Jeremiah 44:17 where the people declare their intention to continue worshipping the "queen of heaven."

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

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14

This verse instructs the Israelites not to follow other gods, directly opposing the actions described in Jeremiah 44:17.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

Here, God declares He will not share His glory with another, conflicting with the worship of foreign gods in Jeremiah 44:17.

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 1 Corinthians 10:21

This verse speaks against partaking in the table of demons and the Lord, contrasting the people's insistence on worshipping another deity as in Jeremiah 44:17.

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

Jesus emphasizes worshipping and serving only God, directly opposing the decision made by the people in Jeremiah 44:17 to worship a foreign goddess.

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.

Paradox #1

This verse involves the people continuing to worship the "Queen of Heaven," despite previous warnings against idolatry. The contradiction or conflict arises because God had already commanded the Israelites not to worship other gods and to follow only Him. This behavior goes against the First Commandment, which emphasizes exclusive worship of God.

Paradox #2

Jeremiah 44:17 involves the Israelites claiming that they prospered when they worshipped the "Queen of Heaven" contrary to the exhortations of their prophets. The contradiction lies in their belief that turning away from traditional divine worship brought them prosperity, while Jeremiah argued that it led them to disaster. This inconsistency highlights a conflict between the people's perspective and the prophetic message about what truly influences their fate.

Paradox #3

Jeremiah 44:17 presents a potential moral conflict because it describes people choosing to continue worshiping other gods despite being warned against it. This could contradict the broader biblical teaching to worship only one God and follow His commandments. This shows a tension between personal choice and religious obedience.

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