Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 46:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 46:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 46:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, Egypt is like a pretty cow, but trouble is coming from the north to cause problems for it. This means that even though Egypt seems strong and beautiful, it won't be safe from the coming danger.

Jeremiah 46:20: Egypt [is like] a very fair heifer, [but] destruction cometh; it cometh out of the north.

Contradiction with Isaiah 19:1

This verse speaks of the Lord coming swiftly to bring judgment upon Egypt, which contrasts with Jeremiah 46:20 where Egypt is described as a "very fair heifer" with destruction from the north coming toward it, suggesting different sources of judgment.

Isaiah 19:1: The burden of Egypt. Behold, the LORD rideth upon a swift cloud, and shall come into Egypt: and the idols of Egypt shall be moved at his presence, and the heart of Egypt shall melt in the midst of it.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 29:19

Here, Nebuchadrezzar is given the land of Egypt as a recompense for his army's service, which contradicts the notion in Jeremiah 46:20 of Egypt being merely a "fair heifer" seemingly passive and unsuspecting of imminent destruction.

Ezekiel 29:19: Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will give the land of Egypt unto Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon; and he shall take her multitude, and take her spoil, and take her prey; and it shall be the wages for his army. [take her spoil...: Heb. spoil her spoil, and prey her prey]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse speaks of plans for peace and not for evil, to give hope and a future, which contrasts with Jeremiah 46:20 that implies impending destruction for Egypt, reflecting different outcomes for those being addressed.

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 Isaiah 19:23

The prophecy of a future blessing upon Egypt where it will be connected with Assyria and Israel in a highway of peace contrasts with Jeremiah 46:20's notion of looming disaster and weakness.

Isaiah 19:23: In that day shall there be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyrian shall come into Egypt, and the Egyptian into Assyria, and the Egyptians shall serve with the Assyrians.

Contradiction with Hosea 11:1

Suggests a time when Israel was loved and called out of Egypt, contrasting the negative outlook on Egypt as a vulnerable entity in Jeremiah 46:20.

Hosea 11:1: When Israel [was] a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.

Contradiction with Isaiah 43:3

Refers to Egypt as a ransom for Israel, portraying it as having significant value, which is in contrast to the vulnerable and endangered symbol of "a very fair heifer" that faces destruction in Jeremiah 46:20.

Isaiah 43:3: For I [am] the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt [for] thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.
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