Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 48:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 48:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 48:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, because the people trusted in their own actions and riches instead of God, they would lose everything, and even their false god Chemosh and his helpers would be taken away like prisoners. This teaches us that trusting in things instead of God can lead to trouble.

Jeremiah 48:7: For because thou hast trusted in thy works and in thy treasures, thou shalt also be taken: and Chemosh shall go forth into captivity [with] his priests and his princes together.

Contradiction with Job 22:25

Jeremiah 48:7 states that relying on treasures leads to captivity, while Job 22:25 presents God as being the true "defense" and "treasure."

Job 22:25: Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shalt have plenty of silver. [defence: or, gold] [plenty...: Heb. silver of strength]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:4

Contrasts with Jeremiah 48:7 by suggesting "Riches profit not in the day of wrath" while Jeremiah asserts that relying on wealth is futile against divine threat but mentions sin.

Proverbs 11:4: Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

Where Jeremiah 48:7 mentions trusting in treasures as failing, Matthew advises storing treasures in heaven, completely against relying on earthly wealth.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:17

Jeremiah 48:7 indicates that wealth cannot prevent destruction, whereas Timothy warns against trust in uncertain riches, encouraging trust in God instead of treasures.

1 Timothy 6:17: Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; [uncertain...: Gr. uncertainty of riches]

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:10-11

Jeremiah suggests trusting in wealth leads to downfall, while Proverbs contrasts the strong tower of God’s name with the false security of riches.

Proverbs 18:10-11: The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. [safe: Heb. set aloft]
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