Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 46:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 46:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 46:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, this verse means that the enemy will sneakily come like a snake and attack with big armies, using axes like someone chopping wood. It's a way to say that there will be a battle, and the enemy will be very strong.

Jeremiah 46:22: The voice thereof shall go like a serpent; for they shall march with an army, and come against her with axes, as hewers of wood.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Contradicts Jeremiah 46:22 because it offers assurance and lack of fear whereas Jeremiah suggests a threat or fear.

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 23:4

Contradicts Jeremiah 46:22 as it speaks of comfort even in the presence of danger, unlike the fear implied in Jeremiah.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

Contradicts Jeremiah 46:22 by asserting that God being for us means no one can be against us, unlike the defeat implied in Jeremiah.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:25-26

Contradicts Jeremiah 46:22 because it advises not to fear sudden terror, while Jeremiah indicates fear of an approaching enemy.

Proverbs 3:25-26: Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.

Contradiction with John 14:27

Contradicts Jeremiah 46:22 by promising peace and an untroubled heart, contrary to the trepidation implied.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

Contradicts Jeremiah 46:22 by stating perfect love casts out fear, opposing the dread implied in the verse.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

Contradicts Jeremiah 46:22 by declaring God gave a spirit of power, love, and sound mind, not fear, unlike the fearfulness implied.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
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