Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 46:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 46:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 46:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is saying He will let the people be taken by their enemies and by the king of Babylon, but later the land will be full of people and life again, just like it used to be.

Jeremiah 46:26: And I will deliver them into the hand of those that seek their lives, and into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of his servants: and afterward it shall be inhabited, as in the days of old, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse speaks of God being present and supportive, in contrast to Jeremiah 46:26's theme of punishment and abandonment.

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 Jeremiah 29:11

This verse conveys a message of hope and future peace, differing from the judgment and turmoil described in Jeremiah 46:26.

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 91:10

Indicates divine protection, which contrasts with the adverse fate that is proclaimed in Jeremiah 46:26.

Psalm 91:10: There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

Promises no weapon formed will prosper, conflicting with the destruction indicated in Jeremiah 46:26.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 30:11

Here, God promises not to destroy completely and suggests restoration, while Jeremiah 46:26 suggests a different immediate fate.

Jeremiah 30:11: For I [am] with thee, saith the LORD, to save thee: though I make a full end of all nations whither I have scattered thee, yet will I not make a full end of thee: but I will correct thee in measure, and will not leave thee altogether unpunished.
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